California Pork

California pork chops took center stage at the California State Fair this summer as the California Pork Producers Association sponsored the “CA Dreamin’ of Pork Chops” Junior Chef Challenge, bringing three talented young chefs to the Cooking Theatre for a live culinary competition. The challenge invited competitors to create an original recipe centered around a pork chop while incorporating the creativity, flavors and agricultural bounty of California. With just 45 minutes on the clock, each...

Whether you're a longtime pork producer, a fair enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun way to spend the day, the California Pork Producers Association invites you to experience the many ways pork is showcased throughout the California State Fair. From youth livestock exhibitions to live cooking demonstrations and interactive consumer education, there are opportunities for everyone to connect with California's pork industry and the people who make it possible. July 17–18 | Junior Market &...

For many California exhibitors, July is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year. Between exhibiting at your county fair, loading up for California State Fair or preparing for the California Youth Ag Expo (CYAE), you and your pigs may travel hundreds of miles, be around other pigs from across the state, or have a second string preparing for the fall show season. That's what makes summer so much fun, but it's also what makes biosecurity so important. Every fair, statewide show,...