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CPPA Youth Ambassador

The California Pork Ambassador Program is designed for youth to develop strong relationships with producers and members of the swine industry. It is an opportunity to improve your communication and leadership skills and become informed about pork production issues and changes. The main goal of the Pork Ambassador Program is to promote California Pork Producers and the swine industry at various events throughout the year.

The program has unlimited possibilities. Our members range from educators at several different agricultural colleges such as UC Davis, CSU Fresno, and Modesto Junior College. They also include commercial swine operators, breeding stock producers and boar studs. The opportunities are endless. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience and develop relationships that will last a lifetime.

Candidate Responsibilities at the Pork Leadership Academy

Candidates are required to attend the 2010 and 2011 Pork Spectaculars. While there, they will be interviewed by leaders in the swine industry and participate in leadership training as well as learning more about the industry. They will also assist in clerking the show and help with other activities throughout Pork Spectacular. (Pork Leadership Academy Candidates that are also participating in the show as exhibitors must complete all responsibilities in order to be eligible for the Youth Pork Ambassador selection.)

Deadline for this application is December 31, 2009! All materials must be at the CPPA office by that date! NO EXCEPTIONS!

William "Bill" Silveira Scholarship

CPPA Founder, Visionary & Agriculturist – Scholarship Application

As each year passes, more and more people realize that impact that William "Bill" Silveira had on the California Pork Producers Association. A visionary, Bill poured his heart and soul into making CPPA work for pork producers. This legacy lives on today.

After Bill's passing his loving wife Sofia started a scholarship fund for junior CPPA members in his memory. Bill believed in young people and knew providing them opportunities would pay dividends well into the future. The Silveira Scholarship Fund was established to help cultivate future CPPA and agriculture industry leaders. With the support of a number of CPPA members, the fund continues to grow.

For the past four years, the Silveira family has helped CPPA present hard working and dedicated pork producers who are pursuing a college education with financial assistance. The award will be given to the most qualified recipient and awarded at the 2010 Pork Spectacular.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for your application to be considered, it must meet all of the following criteria. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Deadline for this application is December 31, 2009! All materials must be at the CPPA office by that date! NO EXCEPTIONS!

16th Annual Loaner Gilt Program

The Directors of the California Pork Producers Association and the CPPA Swine Improvement Committee would like to invite the breeders of our organization and junior members to participate in the 15th Annual Loaner Gilt Program.

The main goal of this program is to promote interaction between the leaders of today and those of tomorrow by providing junior members high quality purebred gilt’s for a period of one year. This concept is a practical way to encourage junior exhibitors to become active in the swine industry by expanding their experiences.

Members are invited to provide constructive suggestions to enhance the program and to provide a positive experience for the participating members. CPPA is very enthused about the impact that this program has had, and asks for your participations, leadership, and support!!

Each breeder will select a quality gilt from their herd, transport the female to the Pork Spectacular and communicate with the recipient of the gilt at least four times during the program year. The breeder will also be available for consultation as needed by the junior recipient. Breeders may fax in their Breeders Application, but must do so by December 31, 2009.

Each CPPA junior participant will have completed a “Loaner Gilt Proposal: and assume all normal production expenses with the exception of purchase price. A $100.00 earnest deposit must accompany the application. The loaner gilt applicants must attend the 2009 Pork Spectacular to receive the gilt and meet the breeder which is donating the gilt. The junior member will draft quarterly reports and send a copy to both the original owner and the CPPA office. Participants are strongly encouraged to breed the gilts so that they may exhibit progeny at the 2011 Pork Spectacular.

Other items of interest to both parties include:

• Separate Health certificate must be provided on each gilt.
• Gilts will be quality sifted at the Pork Spectacular.
• Registration certificates will be transferred to the junior recipient
  • (a) Ownership of the gilt is only for one year,
  • (b) Recipient may purchase gilt if both parties agree on price at the end of one year,
  • (c) No female will be marketed without mutual consent of both parties.
• Deposit will be returned when the project is completed.

Deadline for this application is December 31, 2009! All materials must be at the CPPA office by that date! NO EXCEPTIONS!

2nd Annual Show Pig Scholarship

The Directors of the California Pork Producers Association and the CPPA Youth Committee invite the breeders and junior members of the association to participate in the 1st Annual Show Pig Scholarship program.

The main goal of this program is to promote interaction between the leaders of today and those of tomorrow by providing junior members a high quality show pig for their county fair, as well as gain a depth of knowledge about the swine industry from the breeder. It is the goal of the program to assist junior members with strong scholastic skills, who may not be financially able to purchase a show pig, and have an interest in the swine industry.

Deadline for this application is December 31, 2009! All materials must be at the CPPA office by that date! NO EXCEPTIONS!