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Strategic Investment Program (SIP)

IPPA is transitioning to NPPC’s Strategic Investment Program (SIP) as the membership opportunity for producers. This investment program into NPPC works through the markets. Once you enroll in the program, when you sell pigs to a market, your membership dues will be collected. The rate is $0.15 per $100 value of the pigs.

For example, if you sell a pig for $200 at market, your investment will be $0.30 to NPPC. After the funds have been received by NPPC, 40% will be sent to IPPA to help fund our initiatives in the non-checkoff areas, such as legislative efforts in Springfield and DC.  Please see enrollment option below (A. Pig Owner or B. Grower)

• Pig Owners

  • Direct Remittance Form

• Grower/Employee

IPPA Membership

• $250 Allied Industry
  • $100 Additional Allied member 

                An individual directly connected with the pork industry

• $100 Associate member

                A person with an interest in the pork industry

• $100 Employee

                Employee of a pork production operation

• $25 Youth

                Ages 13-23, full-time student

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“We all know the pork industry had a lot of market disruptions during COVID-19. On any given day, we would wake up in the morning with a frown on our face when we couldn’t get our hogs to market and they kept growing on farm. This was a critical time when the Illinois Pork Producers Association really stepped up and led our industry through these unprecedented times with resources and updates our producers needed to keep going. Today, IPPA continues to serve as the backbone of the pork industry in Illinois. whether it is on the legislative front protecting our freedom to operate or delivering consumer insights on innovative ways to promote our products, I am proud to be a member.” Alan Kollmann, Effingham County

“As a pork producer in Western IL for over 20 years, one of the best ways to stay connected to the pork industry is through my annual membership to the Illinois Pork Producers Association. Illinois Pork keeps me updated on changes happening in the industry and especially during the market disruptions due to COVID-19, I was sometimes getting daily updates on issues that impacted my business and my livelihood. It gives me peace of mind knowing I have a strong connection to my state pork association as they tirelessly advocate for me and my fellow pork producers. “ Darren Sims, Adams County

“As a contract producer, I see the value in having a strong organization to lead the pork industry. IPPA has the resources to educate and to build relationships with policy makers and the public. Working with other ag groups, IPPA has developed and funded the Illinois Livestock Development Group which plays a crucial role in the promotion and siting of new barns. The Pork Power program cultivates good will across the state. Over the years IPPA has developed good relationships with lawmakers and regulatory agencies. These are relationships that can only be built over time and with the commitment of all of us.  They are crucial for the future growth of the pork sector in our state.” Dale Weitekamp, Montgomery County