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2025 Distinguished Service
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Lee Johnston as this year’s Distinguished Service award recipient.
2025 Swine Manager of the Year
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Mike Atzenhoefer as this year’s Swine Manager award recipient.
2025 Pork Promoter of the Year
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Myrna Welter as this year’s Pork Promoter award recipient.
2025 Environmental Stewards
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Dave and Tracie Mensink as this year’s Environmental Stewards of the Year.
PQA+ and TQA Certification 2025
View the 2025 class schedule here. Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) classes for 2025 are available at the following locations and dates. Minnesota Pork Board, in conjunction with U of M Extension, holds three-hour, in-person trainings throughout the year. PQA+ provides improved animal well-being standards
2024 Give A Ham Challenge
GIVING BACK, ONE HAM AT A TIME! This year, the Minnesota Pork Board is proud to participate in the National Pork Producers Council #GiveAHam Challenge! By donating an 8-pound ham to a local food pantry, you’re providing 32 servings of protein, which amounts to over 6.5 meals for someone experiencing
Over 90,000 Meals Donated by Minnesota Pig Farmers, Presented by Olympians Cook and Bacon
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – Dec. 11, 2024 – The Minnesota Pork Board (MPB) along with Profinium Bank donated 91,395 meals to Second Harvest Heartland, the Upper Midwest’s largest hunger relief organization. This donation reflects the continued partnership between these Minnesota-based organizations, working together to provide high-quality protein and hunger relief
Minnesota Pork Board: Sustainability, Innovation, and Community Leadership
Minnesota Pork plays a vital role in the agricultural economy, championing sustainable practices,
supporting family farmers, and ensuring high-quality pork production.
