Our programs are a great way to support your industry — from organizing our collective grassroots power to the scholarships and resources that bring forth tomorrow’s leaders.
Scholarships, externships, training programs, our 501(C)(3) Foundation—NPPC has a variety of programs that help people at all levels contribute to the success of the U.S. pork industry.
Legislative Education Action Development Resource (LEADR) is the leadership development program of the National Pork Producers Council working to build, maintain and coordinate an effective grassroots movement of trained and willing volunteers who, easily and rapidly, can be mobilized to advance important pork industry issues.
The application period for the 2026 USPCE – Swine Legacy Scholarship will open from November 3, 2025 and remain open through December 1, 2025! Sponsored by the National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing research and education within the pork industry, and administered by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), this scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the swine industry.
The application period for the 2026 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship is now open through Friday, December 12, 2025! This scholarship, sponsored by CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation and administered by the National Pork Producers Council, is available to undergraduate students pursuing careers in agriculture.
The application period for the 2026 Neil Dierks Scholarship is now open through Wednesday, December 31, 2025! Sponsored by the National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing research and education within the pork industry, and administered by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), this scholarship is available to graduate students pursuing careers in agriculture.
The Pork Leadership Institute (PLI) is a joint training program of the National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board designed to develop future leaders.
The Veterinary Government Relations Externship is a two-week program in Washington, D.C. The first week will be spent with NPPC during the Fall Legislative Action Conference. The second week will be spent with Merck Animal Health. Interested 4th year veterinary students can contact NPPC Director of Food Policy Dr. Ashley Johnson more information for the 2026 Fall externship.
The mission of the non-profit National Pork Industry Foundation is to support programs and educational opportunities for all people with a desire to advance their knowledge in the pork industry.
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