Pork Conference Coming to Danville

More than 300 pork producers are expected to attend this year's Midwest Pork Conference in Hendricks County. The December event includes educational sessions and a trade show.

Indianapolis, Ind. — Indiana Pork will host the Midwest Pork Conference (MPC) on December 3, 2013 at the Hendricks County Conference Complex in Danville, IN. The MPC brings more than 300 independent pork producers, farm managers, contract growers and allied industry leaders to this one-day educational and networking event.

The MPC, held from 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM ET, includes nine educational sessions discussing topics such as benchmarking, succession planning, swine health and economics. The featured keynote speaker is Orion Samuelson, host of This Week in Agribusiness. The event also includes a trade show and multiple opportunities to network throughout the day. A PQA Plus training is being offered immediately following conclusion of the event.

The cost to attend is $60 for the first registrant from a farm or company and $40 for each registrant thereafter from the same farm or company. After November 8, the cost increases to $80 and $60 respectively. Various sponsor and exhibitor opportunities are also available. To view a full agenda and register, visit www.indianapork.com or contact Indiana Pork at 317-872-7500.

Indiana Pork is a not-for-profit association representing Indiana's 3,000 family pork farmers through the pork checkoff program. Learn more at www.indianapork.com

Source: Indiana Pork