"Pork Power...Partnering to Help Fight Hunger in Illinois”

The goal of Pork Power is to donate 100,000 pounds of pork to the eight Illinois food banks associated with America’s Second Harvest—the Nation’s largest charitable hunger-relief organization. Funding for the campaign has been contributed by Illinois Pork Producers Association, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Illinois Soybean Association, funded by the pork checkoff, corn checkoff, and soybean checkoff programs.

Help IPPA achieve our goal of 100,000 pounds of donated pork!

For more information and all donation forms, click here. To go to partner web sites, roll over logo below.

Illinois Pork Producers Environmental Steward Award

Deadline July 31, 2008
 

A reminder that nominations are being accepted for the Illinois Pork Producers Environmental Steward Award. Applications and nominations are open to ANY pork producer or pork industry representatives. You can nominate someone else or nominate your farm. Please help IPPA recognize pork producers who have demonstrated the positive contributions that the pork industry makes to the environment.

 Applications must be postmarked by July 31st. Entries will be judged on nutrient management practices, soil and water conservation, air quality and odor management, neighbor and community relations, wildlife habitat, environmental innovation and a short essay about stewardship.

 The winner of the IL Pork Producer Environmental Steward will receive the following: A nice farm sign to display at their operation; Hats or shirts for the winner to proudly wear; $250 cash prize; & Special recognition at the 2009 IL Pork Expo.

More details about the award program and an application can be found by clicking here. Questions should be directed to Tim Maiers.