Pork Checkoff News
Five Producers Appointed to Help Drive Industry Progress
Producer input is core to NPB’s mission and commitment to priorities in demand, swine health and state collaboration.
Swine Education & Outreach Professionals
Welcome to the National Pork Board’s dedicated resource page for swine education and outreach professionals. As a key partner in the pork industry, your role in educating and supporting pork producers is invaluable.
Join the Community
This group plays a crucial role in the swine industry by educating and training students, caretakers and producers in these areas:
- academia
- higher education
- extension services
Resources for Swine Education & Outreach Professionals
The Pork Checkoff recognizes your vital role and has developed resources to support your efforts. Explore our collection of websites, downloadable handouts and educational videos to support your teaching and outreach efforts.
Swine Education & Outreach Professionals Advisory Committee
The National Pork Board’s Swine Education & Outreach Professionals are dedicated individuals who play pivotal roles in academia and extension within the swine industry.
These dedicated professionals are actively engaged in higher education, they are instrumental in teaching and training students, caretakers, and producers on swine management. Through collaborative efforts, this group spearheads the development and dissemination of educational resources and programs vital to advancing the swine industry.
- Sarah Schieck Boelke, University of Minnesota
- Tim Safranski, University of Missouri
- Jeff Wiegert, Texas A&M University
- Shelby Sopocy, UC Davis
- Bob Thaler, South Dakota State University
- Colt Knight, University of Maine
- Mag Lopez Soriano, University of Missouri
- Joel DeRouchey, Kansas State University
- Robert Dove, University of Georgia
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