November 2025

Register today for CPPA Annual Meeting December 5th

California Pork Producers Association will host their annual meeting once again in conjunction with the NJSA Western Regional Show on December 5th in Paso Robles, CA. Join us for an evening of celebrating the 2025 year, hear a keynote from National Pork Board's Clay Parrish, and see an outlook on what's to expect in the new year and a dinner provided by CPPA.

Member Alert: Fraudulent Email Notice

It has come to our attention that a spam email was recently sent impersonating the CPPA Board President. Please be cautious when opening unexpected messages or requests. Always double-check the sender’s email address—not just the name—to confirm authenticity.

All official California Pork Producers Association communications and requests will come from verified CPPA email addresses. If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond or click any links, and feel free to forward it to info@calpork.com for verification.

Yosemite Foods, Inc. Hosts Junior Directors for Industry Tour

The California Pork Producers Association (CPPA) Junior Directors recently had the opportunity to participate in an industry tour at Yosemite Foods, Inc. in Stockton. This hands-on experience provided an in-depth look at one of California’s leading pork processing facilities and the important role it plays in bringing quality pork to diverse consumer markets.

“Attending the tour at Yosemite Foods provided a great opportunity for myself and the rest of the junior board,” noted Adeline Pombo, 2nd Year Junior Director. “We got to see firsthand the processing side of the pork industry, which is something most of us had never really gotten to experience before!”

Read More About Their Experience Here

Reminder: CPPA Board of Directors Nominations Due Nov. 18th

The California Pork Producers Association is pleased to announce that three (3) seats are open on the CPPA Board of Directors, each for a two-year term. We welcome self nominations from committed individuals who are ready to contribute time, energy, and leadership to our association and the broader pork industry.

Serving on the Board offers a unique opportunity to aid in the execution of our strategic plan pillars which focus on: building our engagement across our own industry and fellow protein producers, strengthen coalitions with California agricultural collaborators in and out of the legislature, continue to invest in outreach and education at all levels and continue to build demand for pork across the state.

Learn More Here

Federal 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 7:

U.S., China Take Steps Toward Resolution of Long-Running Trade Dispute
Pork Producers to Politicos: Fix Problems Posed by Prop 12.
Agriculture Groups Urge Caution on Making Changes to USMCA
Brashears Closer to Becoming USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety

Read Capital Updates

State Policy Update:

Advocacy in Action from California Farm Bureau Federation

Learn about the news from Sacramento that can affect the pork industry and you. Top headlines from the latest issue:

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From Pork Checkoff: Using AgView® to Streamline Swine Health Production Plans

Swine Production Health Plans (SPHPs), also known as commuter agreements, have become significantly more efficient and accurate with the use of the Pork Checkoff-funded traceability program AgView®. Both state animal health officials (SAHOs) and pork producers now report substantial time savings, improved data security, and real-time operational benefits compared to managing data through manual spreadsheets and emails.

Learn More Here