LEADR: NPPC’s Grassroots Advocacy Network
Learn MoreWhat is a LEADR?
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) created the Legislative Education Action Development Resource (LEADR) as a grassroots program to effectively build, maintain and coordinate trained volunteers to advance the U.S. pork industry agenda and defend against unfavorable public policy at both the state and national levels. LEADR participants include a wide range of individuals involved in every aspect of pork production, including producers and contract growers, hog buyers, veterinarians, nutritionists, suppliers and others. All are engaged in the U.S. pork industry and have a livelihood to protect it.
National Pork Producers Council
About NPPC
NPPC works tirelessly to protect the livelihoods of pork producers in the United States. We do so by regularly convening with legislators, regulators, and international organizations to ensure our members can continue to supply consumers with affordable and nutritious pork products that are raised humanely, while providing significant benefits to the U.S. economy and local communities across America.
Learn MoreAbout PorkPAC
PorkPAC is the political action committee of NPPC. It allows the U.S. pork industry to educate and support candidates at the federal level whose views coincide with the interests of pork producers, processors, marketers, consumers, and the pork business. A financially strong PorkPAC counters well-funded opposition group activities by strengthening NPPC’s grassroots, communications, and public policy programs.
Learn MoreEconomic Contribution of the U.S. Pork Industry
573K+
pork industry jobs
$62B+
value added (GDP)
$8.6B+
total value of pork exports
96%
of hog farms in the U.S. are family farms
Current Policy Priorities
Antitrust Guidelines
MAHA | Safeguard America’s Farms and Food Supply
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NPPC urges the MAHA commission to adopt science-based policies that recognize the health benefits of pork, protect essential food additives and feed ingredients, and ensure U.S. farmers can continue providing safe, affordable, and nutritious food for all Americans.
Trade | Tariffs
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For decades U.S. pork producers have worked tirelessly to eliminate tariffs on exports. Policies that allow for
businesses to trade fairly and with certainty are critical to the continued success of American agriculture and the overall economy. The United States needs more market access that eliminates or significantly reduces tariffs and non-tariff barriers to U.S. exports.
California Prop. 12 | Support Legislative Fix to 50-State Patchwork
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Proposition 12 is a California ballot initiative prohibiting the sale of pork not produced according to the state’s arbitrary production standards, which were developed without input from hog farmers, veterinarians, or experts in animal care or food safety. Prop. 12, and other measures like it, hurt farmers and consumers throughout the country, while disproportionately affecting low-income households. The impending patchwork of differing state laws sets the stage for marketplace chaos.
In addition to the issue paper above, check out the costs and impacts of Prop. 12 here. We also encourage you to read congressional letters from the American Veterinary Medical Association and 1,000+ agricultural stakeholders for further insights and warnings.
Workforce | Strengthen the H-2A Visa Program
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The H-2A visa program allows a very limited number of foreign workers entry into the U.S. for seasonal agricultural work. With the year-round nature of the pork industry, the H-2A visa program cannot be
utilized. Congress must provide access to the H-2A program for year-round industries.
Current Campaigns
Fix Proposition 12
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Tell Congress To Fix Prop. 12 now!
