Pork producer education works on and off farm

Benjamin Herrold
Oct 3, 2026
3 hrs ago

PQAP program — Stephanie Wetter, director of animal welfare for the National Pork Board, said the organization has several producer education and training programs, including the Pork Quality Assurance Plus program, that help producers improve their operations and increase consumer confidence.

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Benjamin Herrold

Ongoing producer education is a priority for pork producers and organizations.

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