Become involved in the pork industry.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association invites you to join the Iowa Pork Youth Team. This is an excellent opportunity to...
- learn about the Iowa pork industry and pork production
- participate in pork educational and promotional programs
- develop leadership skills
- meet other Pork Youth Team participants across Iowa
The Iowa Pork Youth Team is open to all Iowa youth from 9th grade through age 20 who want to be involved in the pork industry. For more information on Iowa Pork Youth Team activities and how to join, click on Iowa Pork Youth Team Activities and Iowa Pork Youth Team Registration.
Iowa Pork Youth Team Activities
The following are activities Iowa Pork Youth Team members can participate in throughout the year.
Iowa Pork Congress (January)
Learn about the latest in pork production and see the vast array of career opportunities in the pork industry. Participate in numerous activities including a Skill-a-thon Competition, a Trade Show Scavenger Hunt, pork educational seminars, and Iowa Pork Youth Team luncheon. Click here for more details.
Pork Youth Conference (June)
Attend this two-day conference to learn about pertinent topics affecting pork production and career opportunities, polish communication and leadership skills, and meet new friends.
Iowa State Fair (August)
Join the fun and educate the public about pork and the pork industry at the IPPA sponsored Farrowing Display in the Swine Barn, Pork Booth in the Agriculture Building, and ever-popular Pork Tent.
Pork 101
Participate in a one-day workshop to learn more about pork production, to explore careers opportunities in the pork industry and to brush up on communication and presentation skills. Click here for more details.
PEP (Pork Educational & Promotional Program)
Earn points for participating in pork educational & promotional activities at the local and state levels. Prizes will be awarded based on the number of points received. Click here for more details.
Iowa Premier Pork Youth Ambassador
Iowa Iowa Pork Youth Team, who are in 12th grade to 20 years of age, are invited to compete in the Iowa Premier Pork Youth Ambassador competition. The competition will be held during the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines in January. Click here for more details.
Iowa Pork Youth Team Registration
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