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Minnesota Pork Announces Kate Maddock as Director of Farmer Outreach
The Minnesota Pork Producers Association (MPPA) and the Minnesota Pork Board (MPB) have announced Kate Maddock as director of farmer outreach.
Minnesota Farmer Joins National Pork Board for Campaign Launch
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Lee Johnston as this year’s Distinguished Service award recipient.
County Spotlight: Renville Co. Donates 214 lbs of Pork
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Lee Johnston as this year’s Distinguished Service award recipient.
Minnesota elects 2025 Minnesota Pork Executive Board
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Lee Johnston as this year’s Distinguished Service award recipient.
2025 Distinguished Service
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Lee Johnston as this year’s Distinguished Service award recipient.
2025 Swine Manager of the Year
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Mike Atzenhoefer as this year’s Swine Manager award recipient.
2025 Pork Promoter of the Year
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Myrna Welter as this year’s Pork Promoter award recipient.
2025 Environmental Stewards
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Dave and Tracie Mensink as this year’s Environmental Stewards of the Year.
PQA+ and TQA Certification 2025
View the 2025 class schedule here. Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) classes for 2025 are available at the following locations and dates. Minnesota Pork Board, in conjunction with U of M Extension, holds three-hour, in-person trainings throughout the year. PQA+ provides improved animal well-being standards
