Second Annual Meeting Success in Paso Robles

From longtime members to first-time attendees, thank you to those of you who chose to join us for the California Pork Annual Meeting and Dinner in Paso Robles. The turnout, energy, and enthusiasm reflected the momentum building within our association and across California’s pork community.

Read the Full Meeting Recap Here

Member Board of Directors Ballots to be Postmarked by Dec. 17

Last month, CPPA mailed out ballots for the 2025 Board of Directors election to each paid voting member, along with candidate bios to help you get to know each nominee. Five candidates are running for three positions for the 2026-2028 term. All ballots must be postmarked by December 17, 2025 to be counted. Members may return their ballot by mail, drop it off at the CPPA office, or scan and email a completed copy.

If you did not receive your ballot please reach out Mackenzie Bressler at mackenzie@calpork.com for assistance.

View the Candidate Bio's Here

Grace Harkrader Selected as Bill Silveira Scholarship Recipient

Grace Harkrader was selected as this year’s William “Bill” Silveira Scholarship recipient for her exceptional commitment to California’s swine industry and her clear vision for giving back to the next generation. From helping grow her family’s small swine operation to serving as Head Student Manager of the Modesto Junior College Swine Unit, a past CPPA and NJSA Junior Director, Grace has demonstrated the work ethic, leadership, and hands-on experience this scholarship was created to honor. Now studying Animal Science at Kansas State University, she remains deeply rooted in California agriculture and plans to return home to teach and continue supporting youth in the swine community.

Survey Opportunity: Gracie Yost Proposition 12 Survey

My name is Gracie Yost I am a member of the Junior Pork Board and a senior at Gridley High School. I am completing a statistics and agriscience research project on consumer preferences for Prop 12 certified pork. I’m gathering information through a short survey to learn whether people look for Prop 12 pork when they shop, if it influences their buying choices, and how it affects their view of animal welfare and product quality. Your responses will help me collect real data that I will analyze for my final report. Every completed survey makes the project stronger and supports student research, while also giving valuable insight into how Prop 12 is viewed by consumers in our state. Thank you for taking a few minutes to participate.

Participate in Survey Here