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The Minnesota Pork Producers Association and National Pork Producers Council work on the behalf of pork producers' to assure they are heard during discussions on environmental regulations, trade and tariffs, animal welfare, animal health care practices, disease preparedness and homeland security, fees and taxes, conservation funding and food safety. |
To learn more about the Strategic Investment Program (SIP), MPPA Partners, and MPPA Weaned Pig Partners, contact MPPA Executive Director David Preisler at 1.800.537.7675 or david@mnpork.com.
Minnesota Pork Producers Association
The Minnesota Pork Producers Association (MPPA) is a trade association specifically for pork producers, contract growers, operation employess, and allied industry representatives. The MPPA works on policy advocacy at the local, state and national levels. Its core activities are:
The funding for MPPA activities is through membership in the voluntary Strategic Investment Program, the MPPA Partners Program, the Weaned Pig Partners, Pork Congress trade show, and voluntary contributions. Only SIP, MPPA Partners, and MPPA Weaned Pig Partners are eligible to decide the MPPA’s legislative agenda, make budget decisions, serve on MPPA committees and leadership positions, and attend and vote at the MPPA annual meeting.
Contact information for the MPPA:
MPPA
151 Saint Andrews Court, Suite 810
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 345-8814
Fax: (507) 345-8681
Email: mnpork@mnpork.com
MPPA Staff
The Minnesota Pork Producers Association has six staff members at its Mankato office. The staff members are Dave Preisler, executive director; Amy Brandel, communication director, Colleen Carey, support staff; Stephanie Klinder, administrative assistant; Jill Resler, producer outreach; Pam Voelkel, events director and Pork Congress; and Trudy Wastweet, assistant executive director and education director.
National Pork Producers Council
The Minnesota Pork Producers Association is one of the National Pork Producers Council's (NPPC) 44 affiliated state associations. The NPPC works on public policy issues that enhance opportunities for U.S. pork producers and other industry stakeholders by positioning the U.S. pork industry as a consistent and responsible supplier of high quality pork to domestic and world markets.
The NPPC’s funding is primarily through the voluntary Strategic Investment Program.
Contact information for the NPPC policy center:
NPPC
122 C Street, N.W., Suite 875
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 347-3600
Contract information for the NPPC national office:
NPPC
10664 Justin Drive
Urbandale, Iowa, 50322
Phone: (515) 278-8012
Strategic Investment Program, MPPA Partners, Weaned Pig Partners
Strategic Investment is a voluntary program paid for by pork producers with all proceeds going towards industry advocacy. The collection of Strategic Investment is made at the point of sale. Participating producers contribute 10 cents per $100 value of hogs sold. Of that amount, a portion remains in the state of its collection and the remaining portion goes to National Pork Producers Council (NPPC).
Through the $100 MPPA Partners Program, contract growers, operation employees and industry supporters can support MPPA and NPPC work in St. Paul and Washington D.C. Individuals who pay the enrollment fee have a vote at the annual meeting and input into policy making decisions.
Contract growers, operation employees and others who do not pay Strategic Investment, but who have a financial interest in the swine industry, are strongly encouraged to become active in the Minnesota Pork Producers Association through its paid PartnersProgram.
The Weaned Pig Partners is a 60 cent per sow investment. Its participants are producers who have sows and sell weaned pigs.
The NPPC and MPPA work on pork producers' behalf to assure that their voice is heard during discussions on environmental regulations, trade and tariffs, animal welfare, disease preparedness, conservation funding, food safety and animal health care practices.
At the state level, the MPPA provides education to lawmakers and their staff, has a legal defense fund, provides targeted lobbying expertise, and participates in transportation and business development groups to increase the pork industry’s presence and input on decisions that affect agriculture.
