About Us
Working together to secure a strong California Pork industry by passionately protecting and promoting our product and our people.
To achieve its mission, California Pork Producers Association will –
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Build consumer trust for California pork producers by promoting and committing to socially responsible and sustainable on-farm management practices.
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Invest in education and research programs for its member stakeholders to enhance sustainability of pork production for the benefit of producers and consumers.
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Provide opportunities for industry stakeholders to enhance marketing opportunities for its members, promote consumer demand for pork, and the California pork industry.
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Engage with allied industry stakeholders to create a collective voice to address the emerging challenges facing animal agriculture.
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Invest in youth educational and leadership programs to cultivate tomorrow’s California pork industry leaders.
Executive Board
Shelby Sopocy
President
Davis, CA
Morgan Wonderly
Vice President
San Luis Obispo, CA
Adam Mendonza
Secretary/Treasurer
Modesto, CA
California Pork Producer's Association Strategy Plan
Building a stronger future together
A task force of leaders came together in 2024 to develop a strategy plan to guide the organization’s work through 2027. The group used a survey, interviews and a facilitated design process to identify the following four priorities, as well as supporting actions, to help CPPA accomplish its goals for the organization and the industry.
GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT
We support a thriving pork industry by growing membership in CPPA and engaging all pork producers in California.
ADVOCACY
We support sustainable pork policies through proactive advocacy and communication with legislative and regulatory representatives.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
We ensure the success of the California pork industry by building strategic coalitions and developing knowledge in the state’s pork producers and youth.
PRODUCT PROMOTION
We ensure the future of the pork industry by building demand for pork as a healthy, nutritious protein.
Board of Directors
Rachelle Bailey Tucker
Turlock, CA
Jared Lamle
Visalia, CA
Brad Mendes
Del Rey, CA
Russell Pedrett
Colusa, CA