Entries by Minnesota Pork Producers Association

MPPA Virtual Annual Meeting Set for February 4

The Minnesota Pork Producers Association will be hosting its 2021 Annual Meeting virtually on Thursday, February 4, 2021.  The annual business meeting of the association will include a review of the financials and upcoming political sessions that the state and federal levels. In addition, 4 members will be elected to the executive board.   All […]

Schmidt joins NPPC and MPPA in Producer Services

Bradley Schmidt the National Pork Producers Council earlier in Spring 2020 and will take the role of Director of Producer Service. He’ll work closely with the Minnesota Pork Producers Association with members and Strategic Investment Program investors.  Brad can be reached at schmidtb@nppc.org.   Brad Schmidt Introduction: Hello, my name is Brad Schmidt. I am […]

MPPA Hosts USDA Round Table

On Saturday, March 7, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach, and Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler hosted a round table discussion with farmers and producers at the Minnesota Pork office in Mankato.   One of Rep. Hagedorn’s top agriculture priorities is to make sure federal […]

Barka, Mensink, Timmerman, and Mouw Elected to MPPA Board

Adam Barka, Sleepy Eye; Dave Mensink, Preston; Daryl Timmerman, North Mankato; and Mike Mouw, Leota, were elected to the Minnesota Pork Producers Association (MPPA) during their Annual Meeting held on Monday, January 27, at the Hilton Minneapolis in conjunction with Minnesota Pork Congress. “Minnesota’s pork industry consists of a broad range of farms in both […]