As the global voice for the U.S. pork industry, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) advocates for the social, environmental and economic sustainability of U.S. pork producers and their partners by fighting for reasonable public policy, advancing our freedom to operate and expanding access to global markets.
NPPC works on behalf of an industry that reliably and responsibly brings high-quality pork to markets across the globe. Comprised of 42 affiliated state pork producer associations, NPPC fights for public policies, programs, and trade pacts that ensure the U.S. pork industry can continue to provide consumers with the world’s safest, most wholesome, and nutritious pork products.
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More than half a million people work in the pork industry supply chain to provide a variety of safe, wholesome, and affordable products that nourish people all over the world.
Hardworking American pork producers need a strong voice in society. NPPC speaks out to legislators, regulators, and trade organizations on policy issues in agriculture and industry, animal health, commerce, food safety, the environment and energy, and more.
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 6, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: House passes bill authorizing ‘Beagle Brigade’; NPPC ‘deeply disappointed’ Congress didn’t pass new farm bill; pork industry champions to serve as…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 18, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is deeply disappointed in Congress’ decision to relinquish their responsibility to produce a new Farm Bill and an…
Whether you’re a producer, a processor, a supplier to the industry or retailer, or someone simply interested in maintaining a long tradition of nutritious farming, NPPC makes it easy to get involved.
