December 2024

Welcome to the new

California Pork Producers Association newsletter.

We’re excited to bring a fresh format and look to the industry news, events and resources that matter to you. Please share this with your colleagues and encourage them to sign up to stay on top of the latest!

Building a stronger future together

A task force of CPPA and pork industry leaders came together in 2024 to develop a strategy plan to guide our work through 2027. The group used a survey, interviews and a facilitated design process to identify four priorities, as well as supporting actions, to help CPPA accomplish its goals for the organization and the industry.

We also solidified our organization’s mission: “Working together to secure a strong California pork industry by passionately protecting and promoting our product and our people.”

Sharing a passion for raising and showing pigs

The opportunity to connect with other producers and engage the next generation in the future of the industry are driving factors for Jared Lamle’s involvement in CPPA.

Lamle is an Indiana native who moved to California in 2018 and is herdsman at Sierra Nevada Farms in Visalia. He joined the CPPA board in 2022.

Read this month's member profile to learn more about Jared and his involvement in the CPPA strategy task force.

Strong attendance at 2024 CPPA Annual Meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended the CPPA annual meeting on Nov. 15 at the National Junior Swine Association Western Regional in Paso Robles. With more than 100 RSVPs, we were pleased with the interest you all showed in getting together to discuss our organization and industry. For those who weren’t there, progress toward strategy plan priorities was shared as well as an update on the search for the next CPPA executive director – those interviews will be scheduled for December.

Guest speakers at the meeting included a representative from the California Department of Food and Agriculture; Dr Brett Kaysen, senior vice president of producer and state engagement for National Pork Board; and Stephanie Carlson, assistant vice president of state and national relations at the National Pork Producers Council.

National Pork News:

On-farm biosecurity remains a priority

With the recent detection of H5N1 in U.S. swine, now is a crucial time to double down on biosecurity measures. While this isolated case poses no risk to pork safety, taking proactive steps to secure your farm can prevent disease from spreading.

Influenza Prevention and Preparedness | Pork Checkoff

Biosecurity for Pig Farms | Pork Checkoff

Strategic Tools for Pork Production | Pork Checkoff

Swine Health Information Center

American Association of Swine Veterinarians

Policy Update:

Capital Updates from National Pork Producers Council

Stay up-to-date with the latest national policy news. Top headlines from the week ending November 22:

Senate approves bill authorizing ‘Beagle Brigade’
EPA releases draft farm emissions methodologies
Senate Democrats’ Farm Bill fails to address California Prop. 12
Pork producers picked for USDA Air Quality Task Force
Applications being accepted for NPPC government affairs internship.

Read Capital Updates

In Case You Missed It

Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommends increasing protein consumption but favors plant protein. Learn more about the implications for pork.

Students pursuing a career in the pork industry should apply by Dec. 13 for the Lois Britt Memorial Scholarship and a chance to win a $2,500 award. Apply here.

What kind of consumer are you? Take a quiz from National Pork Board to find out!

The first California Swine Day was a success. Learn about the speakers, research and what’s ahead in a video from the UC Davis CLEAR Center. View video.