Show season is just around the corner!
The countdown to show season has begun! The National Pork Board provides many resources to youth participating in shows on biosecurity – find some helpful tips here.
The Maryland Pork Producers are proud to partner with 4-H and FFA swine shows across the state to provide awards. If you are interested in receiving funding, please email a request to Elaine Duncan explaining the event. Requests should be sent at least one month prior to your event.
Your Membership Matters!
The Maryland Pork Producers Association is a grassroots organization that serves as producers’ voice in Annapolis. Your membership funds allow us to have good representation and provide a number of benefits to you! Pork producers, pork companies, and youth are welcome to join our association. Learn more about our benefits online here.
Here to Serve Pork Producers
In 2023 and 2024 the Maryland Pork Producers have:
- Attended the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s buyer-grower event
- Hosted 7 pork tastings at local grocery stores and farms, encouraging consumers to purchase pork
- Hosted an online pig sale directed at 4-H and FFA members
- Shared quarterly newsletters for producers and consumers
- Secured grant funding to host a campaign in Giant food stores
- Reached 41,000 accounts through Facebook and Instagram
- Represented growers at the Maryland Farm Bureau Convention with a delegate
- Had a display in the ULearn Center at the Maryland State Fair and provided pork tastings
- Sponsored 11 county 4-H swine shows
- Hosted the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Department at a commercial hog farm to better plan for disease outbreak
