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2011
	December 2011 In This Issue Exceptional seminar and speaker lineup for Pork Congress Pork Congress Seminar Schedule Chef demonstrates heart healthy pork recipe Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry and Pear Chutney MPB Executive Board elected at annual meeting Minnesota Pork Calendar
	November 2011 In This Issue Plan now to attend Minnesota Pork Board Annual meeting on Dec. 6 Annual meeting agenda Executive Board Candidate Profiles PQA Plus and TQA 2012 Training Schedule
	September 2011 In This Issue Ag Literacy Grant awarded to youth groups Exceptional Pork Congress Producer Seminar Lineup Minnesota Pork Board Annual Meeting Numbers show successful State Fair for MPB Hot summer pork promotions put prominence on lower pork temps and nutrition
	August 2011 In This Issue Winslow named new Minnesota Pork Ambassador Calendar of Events Workforce Development Seminar: Swine Farms: A Great Place To Work Nominees sought for annual Minnesota Pork Board awards National Barrow Show in August Sept. 10-14
	July/August 2011 In This Issue Oink Outings give Minnesota pig farmers an opportunity for consumer conversations Calendar of Pork Events Pork Ambassador Berning experiences an Oink Outings event Regional FFA Swine Proficiency finalists take part in pork tour Youth with agricultural interests attend annual MAAI MPB partners in third Farmers Feed US consumer education sweepstakes
	Special Pork Ambassador Edition - July 2011 In This Issue Minnesota Pork Ambassador to be named Aug. 3 during Farmfest Pork Ambassador presentation and activity schedule Farmfest driving directions, hours, admission
	June 2011 In This Issue Scholarships awarded to students pursuing swine careers Chef Tim goes whole hog for students Calendar of events USDA guidelines lower pork cooking temperature Richter elected as National Pork Board treasurer Volunteers needed for educational and promotional pork events Pork activity display available to counties Pork Chop Open – Jackson County Pork Producers – July 14 Shoot Out – Nicollet County Pork Producers – July 20 State Pork Masters Golf Outing – Fairmont – July 25
	May 2011 In This Issue ‘Pig literacy’ grants available to Minnesota youth groups Program helps law enforcement recognize animal neglect Pork Checkoff exhibits at five Taste of Home Cooking Schools PLI a positive learning experience for Langhorst Minnesota State Fair Supervisor Positions Available Registration deadline for youth leadership event June 1 Volunteers needed to grill & serve pork at summer event Pork lenders event provides up-to-date industry & financial information WORLD PORK EXPO Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, Iowa
	April 2011 In This Issue Students pursuing swine related careers urged to apply for scholarships Minnesota pork producers attend national meeting Pigs an A-to-Z Book needs your help for distribution MAMP award winners Leadership event for youth with agricultural interests set for June Educational visit and farm tour reimbursement policy Minnesota pork families provide food assistance to Japanese residents World Pork Expo June 8-10 in Des Moines Classroom and online PQA Plus advisor trainings offered Volunteers needed for summer pork promotional events
	March 2011 In This Issue National advertising campaign designed to inspire pork champions Spanish PQA webinar offered Geske joins Minnesota Pork staff Artificial Insemination in Swine Production workshop offered Berning represents MPB at Spring Barrow Show Free Pork Checkoff resources address production costs
	January/February 2011 In This Issue Phase 2 of public education campaign features St. Peter swine veterinarian County Leadership e-newsletter launches Pork Checkoff recognized by U of M Wenner thanked for work on board County ambassador forms due Minnesota Pork Board names 2011 award winners Dakota Jazz Club chef wins culinary competition 2011 PQA Plus and PQA Training Schedule
2010
	December 2010 In This Issue Checkoff programs reviewed at annual meeting MPB Executive Board elected at annual meeting Pork Checkoff promotes heart healthy pork recipes
	November 2010 In This Issue Minnesota Pork Board Annual Meeting Newsletter
	October 2010 In This Issue Langhorst part of PLI program Show & tell during October Pork Month Pork's on the menu at Women's Expo Plan now to attend Minnesota Pork Board annual meeting Mustangs and Barbecue and Pork...Oh My Swine research proposal sought for Pork Checkoff funding Anonymous database plays key role in surveillance initiative Annual Meeting Public Notice
	September 2010 In This Issue Enter the October Pork Month video contest Pork Checkoff's opportunity to promote & educate Pork producers race nigh Workforce Development Conference: socially responsible pork production Pork Month promotional assistance available David Berning Pork Ambassador Column Minnesota Pork Annual Meeting Dec. 7 Going Hog Wild in Mapleton Pork gift certificates available
	August 2010 In This Issue Minnesota Pork Board names new state pork ambassadors Reminder: pork award nominations sought Pork Oscar: a blue ribbon winner at annual pork cookoff Strong launch for Minnesota Farmers Feed US campaign Workforce Development Conference: socially responsible pork production National Barrow Show set for September
	July 2010 In This Issue Farmers Feed US sweepstakes Volunteers needed for Minnesota State Fair August Calendar Nominees sought for Minnesota pork awards Major U.S. foodservice players visit Minnesota pork farm International meat buyers visit Minnesota Martin County Pork Producers Race Night HyVee Pork Grilling
	July 2010 - Special Edition Farmfest & Pork Ambassador Competition In This Issue Minnesota Pork Ambassador to be named Aug. 4 during Farmfest Women in Agriculture encouraged to attend breakfast event on Aug. 5 Livestock Forum includes NPPC board member from Minnesota Visit Minnesota Pork Board us at Farmfest Pork Ambassador presentation and activity schedule Farmfest driving directions, hours, admission
	June 2010 In This Issue Runners and promotion both successful at Grandma's Marathon Calendar of Pork Events Annual ag leadership training event has record participation Minnesota Chef places in national pork culinary competition
	May 2010 In This Issue Minnesota Pork Checkoff Classroom Program Reaches 6,900 youth 2010 Minnesota FFA Swine Proficiency Award Winners Pork Power Runners Ready for Grandma's Marathon Pork Lenders Meeting Designed to Keep Financial Providers Up-to-Date Annual MAAI Program to Focus on Being an Agricultural Advocate Calendar of Pork Events PQA Plus Advisor Recertification Training Offered Online World Pork Expo Set for June 9-11 State Pork Ambassador Competition Material Deadline July 1 Ag Literacy Grants Available to Teachers
	April 2010 In This Issue Chef McCarty Represents Minnesota Pork at Youth Culinary Event Ag Literacy Grants Available to Teachers Ludeman to be Honored as Siehl Prize Laureate Make Plans to Attend World Pork Expo Calendar of Pork Events Time to Schedule Pork Trailer for Summer Events Research Leads to Valuable Educational Program on Manure Management Pork management Conference Planned for June Pork Checkoff Research Available Online MAMP Award Winners
	March 2010 In This Issue Maximizing Manure Value Webinar to Address Swine Profitability and Risk management Pork Promotion Off and Running Spanish PQA Plus Webinar Offered Wenner Looks Back on Year as MPB President 2010 National Pork Forum Unexpected Experiences Make PLA Program Worthwhile Crawford Begins Duties as MPB President
	February 2010 In This Issue National Food Distributor Invites Pork Checkoff to Exhibit at its Midwest Event National Swine Nutrition Guide Training Offered in March Symposium to Address Topics Relevant to Crop and Livestock Producers Pork Checkoff to Cosponsor Workshop for Meat Retailers, Processors Delegates to Discuss Challenges Facing Pork Producers at National Meeting Agricultural Leadership Conference for Women Planned March Calendar Antibiotic Issue Takes Center Stage Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and Pork Checkoff Partnership Launches New Pork Cut In Japan Polka Town Hog Show March 27 in New Ulm
	January 2010 In This Issue Manure Value Workshop Planned Pork Congress Seminars Available Online 2010 PQA Plus and TQA Training Schedule Outstanding Contributions Recognized February Calendar Recipe Featuring Pork Shank Wins Culinary Competition Nursery Management Workshop Set for Morris TQA Advisor Training Workshops Set New Swine Research Results Posted Online

2009
	December 2009 In This Issue Minnesota Pork Board leadership elected at annual meeting PRRS eradication resolution passed at annual meeting Pork producer seminars at Pork Congress cover timely topics Minnesota pork promotes at football games Pork Congress tradeshow
	November 2009 In This Issue Minnesota Pork Board takes part in food shelf donation Minnesota Pork Board Annual Meeting Checklist helps producers prepare for PQA Plus site assessment USDA to change market hogs and pigs weight groups Pork producers' H1N1 informational update Meet Your 2010 Minnesota Pork Board Candidates Minnesota Pork Congress Registration Form
	October 2009 In This Issue Schafer Farms Receive National Environmental Steward Honors Legal Action on H1N1 misidentification doubtful MPB seeks swine research proposal for funding Fillmore County Pork Producers promotional activities Producer resources address H1N1 preparedness, pit pumping safety Incentive offered for completing PQA Plus Site Assessment by Dec. 15 Minnesota pork kicks with the Gophers Sunny start to Pork Month at Sunmart Annual Meeting December 16 Pork Cookoff Winner Minnesota Pork Congress Registration Form
	September 2009 In This Issue Nominees sought for annual Minnesota Pork Award honors Minnesota Pork Board annual meeting December 16 Minnesota State Fair 2009 - promoting pork & educating consumers Minnesota Pork Resource Guide in mailboxes soon Minnesota State Fair 2009 - Pork Checkoff works on public education PorkCast on H1N1 preparedness available online Co-op funding available for Pork Month Pork gift certificates - a gift in good taste
	August 2009 In This Issue County Pork Ambassadors take part in state competition Johnston plans to keep promoting pork H1N1 media education continues Minnesota chef wins national pork culinary contest New online tool guides pork producers through emergency plan development Workforce development conference Sept. 22
	July 2009 - Special Pork Ambassador Competition Farmfest site of this year's Minnesota Pork Ambassador competition Education never wears out Meet the Candidates Visit Minnesota Pork Board at Farmfest Women in agriculture encouraged to attend breakfast event Livestock Forum includes NPPC board member
	June 2009 In This Issue Evening PQA Plus and TQA Training Marotz PLA Representative Volunteer for State Fair AI Workshop Scheduled Young leaders polish skills PorkCast Online Seminar FFA Swine Award winners Ambassador Faber's Column
	May 2009 In This Issue Cost share available for "We Care" Order your free biosecurity signs Youth leadership event planned Minnesota pork producers hit road Pork management conference set MPB work in H1N1 misinformation MAMP pork competition winners
	April 2009 In This Issue Volunteers needed for Other White Meat Tour Cost share available for ag literacy program Grillers needed for Twins games Chef demonstrates pork at Culinary Challenge Pesek joins MPB staff Schedule pork trailer now for summer event Checkoff promotes pork in Minnesota Grown Directory
	March 2009 In This Issue Cost share available to teachers Peichel completes PLA year PorkCast topic animal welfare plans Delegates attend national meetings Pork Forum resolutions Farrowing Management class in April
	February 2009 In This Issue Hesse wins Minnesota Taste of Elegance Mock PQA Site Assessment planned Johnston named State Pork Ambassador PQA Plus, TQA in Rochester, Marshall Award winners recognized Wastweet name assistant executive director Polka Town Hog Show March 21 Pork Congress seminars and checkoff research online Club pig shows scheduled
	January 2009 In This Issue Monthly PQA Plus & TQA training Wean-to-Finish course set MPB leaders elected Waseca County book delivery What is a PQA Plus Site Assessment? Barrow Show Feb. 4-6



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