Pork Action Group (PAG) Meeting
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About NPPC
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) works on behalf of U.S. pork producers and their
partners. We advocate for reasonable public policy, protect producers’ freedom to operate, and expand access to global markets, ensuring producers can continue to provide the world’s safest, most wholesome, and nutritious pork products to families around the globe.
We focus our efforts on four key areas: animal welfare, trade, environment and energy, and commerce and production. You can count on us to provide timely, factual information on issues important to producers and anyone concerned about the future of farming and food production.
Learn MoreAbout PAG
This event is designed to bring value to you by focusing on current issues and challenges facing the U.S. pork industry. Nationally known experts will speak on a variety of topics ranging from the economic challenges facing our country and the world, to the effects of increasing legislative, regulatory, and other outside threats to your business.
The meeting will start with a reception on Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. and conclude by noon on Friday.
Members of the Pork Alliance partners, NPPC Board of Directors and top key industry leaders will be in attendance.
Economic Contribution of the U.S. Pork Industry
573K+
pork industry jobs
60K+
total pork producers
$8.6B
total value of pork exports in 2024
$62.6B+
added to the GDP
Meeting Materials and Resources
Antitrust Guidelines
Agenda
Attendee List
PorkPAC Auction
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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.
Thursday, November 20 Speakers
Dillon Davidson – Director of State Policy
Presentation: Ultra-Processed Foods, Octopus Farming, 2026 Ballot Updates
Dr. Ashley Johnson – Director of Food Policy
Presentation: Ultra-Processed Foods, Dietary Guidelines
Friday, November 21 Speakers
Stephen Vaden – Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
NPPC Policy Priorities
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.
Contact: Maria C. Zieba
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.
Contact: Dr. Ashley Johnson
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.
Contact: Maria C. Zieba
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.
Contact: Kelcy Schaunaman
