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 Educating
legislators on the challenges and realities of today's pork producers
 State legislators look to producer
leaders, public policy staff and IPPA lobbyists for information
and support on key bills that affect Iowa's pork producers. IPPA
public policy stances are determined by producer membership,
which includes SIP investors.
Each year, Iowa producers meet with national legislative leaders
during the NPPC Legislative Seminar to discuss issues such as
mandatory identification, disease eradication and environmental
regulations. Producer leaders also meet with each member of Iowa's
congressional delegation to share IPPA policy.
 Representing
pork producers on the state and national level
IPPA's Board of Directors and IPPA Annual Meeting Delegates develop
policy to enhance the mission of the association. This policy
is then taken through the appropriate channels on the state and
federal levels to further benefit SIP investors.
 Serving
as a liaison between pork producers and government agencies
 IPPA represents pork producers
while working with the Environmental Protection Commission and
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, seeking common ground
on air and water quality issues.
IPPA works to help develop, change, implement, and promote marketing
programs with the USDA, Iowa Department of Economic Development
and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Most recently, the IPPA has provided recommended changes to the
price reporting programs and hogs and pigs reports to make them
more accurate, more valuable and producer friendly.
 Protecting
and expanding markets
Global markets have become essential for the pork industry to
remain profitable in Iowa. Strategic Investment Program funds
assist in maintaining a level playing field with equitable trade
partners such as Japan and Mexico the two largest export
markets for U.S. pork.
 Securing
your future in pork production
Funded by the Strategic Investment Program, the Coalition to
Support Iowa's Farmers was created to assist producers in planning
and siting new livestock facilities, gaining and keeping community
consent, filing manure management plans and enhancing neighbor
and community relations.
CSIF's mission is to grow Iowa's communities one farmer at a
time and it has four primary functions. The coalition educates
farmers about the rules and regulations impacting animal agriculture,
as well as empowers farmers to educate consumers about the importance
of agriculture. The CSIF also communicates to Iowan's the connection
between farm life and Iowa's economic and social well-being.
Lastly and most importantly, it will correct inaccurate information
about livestock farmers and production agriculture.
Other coalition members include the Iowa Cattlemen's Association,
Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa
Poultry Association and Iowa Soybean Association.
 Informing
producers of new regulations, changes in policy and current issues
Through the weekly Strategic Investment Communicator,
the IPPA is in constant communication with producer investors
on legislative, environmental and policy issues that are of critical
importance to your operation.
 Seminars, workshops and distance learning opportunities
are coordinated throughout the year to keep producers well informed
of new livestock regulations. Throughout the year, the IPPA coordinates
district and statewide meetings to share information with producers
about important policy issues, association programs and opportunities,
as well as discuss critical topics that affect your farming operation.
The Iowa Pork Producer Magazine, quarterly Headlines
newsletter and www.iowapork.org
also bring you industry news, program updates, educational opportunities
and resources to help you improve your profitability.
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