California Pork

The California Pork Producers Association (CPPA) attended the California State FFA Convention last month, where our Junior Directors Charli Auldridge, Harlie Deschaine, Jenna Frietas and Weston Merriman represented California pork producers at the Career and Expo Show. Throughout the event, our team had the opportunity to connect with hundreds of California FFA members, sharing knowledge, building relationships, and highlighting opportunities within the pork industry. One of the primary...

Each year, pork producers and industry leaders from across the country gather for the National Pork Industry Forum. The 2026 National Pork Industry Forum, held in Kansas City, Missouri, brought together representatives from state pork associations and national organizations to participate in meetings, educational sessions, and governance activities for both National Pork Board (NPB) and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). California was proud to have five representatives attending and...

California Pork Producers Association’s Junior Director Madelynn (Maddie) Gardner recently competed at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado, earning success not only in the ring, but also in goals she’s set over the years. Competing among top exhibitors from across the country, Maddie was named Champion Yorkshire with her market barrow, selected to compete in the Grand Drive, and chosen to participate in the Premier Exhibitor Interview Competition. This achievement...