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 advocates for the social, environmental and economic sustainability of U.S. pork producers and their partners by supporting reasonable public policies that expand access to global operations and don’t unnecessarily restrict operations.
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
610K+
pork industry jobs
60K+
total pork producers
$7.6B
pork exports in 2022
$57B+
added to the GDP
Current Policy Priorities
Antitrust Guidelines
The Farm Bill | Protect the U.S. Food Supply
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The 2023 Farm Bill must prioritize securing the U.S. food supply and expanding economic opportunity.
Contact: Andrew Bailey
GIPSA | Ensure Fair Markets and Competitive Opportunities
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Proposed rulemaking under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Contact: Christina Banoub
Trade | Expand and Develop Market Access
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An active trade agenda helps U.S. pork producers and our economy.
Contact: Maria C. Zieba
Labor | Strengthen the H-2A Visa Program
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Visa system reform to provide year-round labor is critical for agriculture.
Contact: Christina Banoub
California Proposition 12 | Support Legislative Solution
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NPPC advocates for a farm bill that preempts California Proposition 12.
Contact: Michael Formica
Current Campaigns
Urge Representative Davis to Find a Solution to Proposition 12
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California is about to regulate North Carolina and farmers across the country. Send an email to Representative Davis with one click.
Urge Representative Craig to Find a Solution to Proposition 12
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California is about to regulate Minnesota and farmers across the country. Send an email to Representative Craig with one click.
Tell Congresswoman Craig to Help Fix California’s Proposition 12
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California is about to regulate Minnesota and farmers across the country. Enter your phone number to call your officials.
Farmers Need Your Help
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California’s Proposition 12 is a threat to American families and farmers and could send family farms into a tailspin. Send an email to your members of Congress with one click.
