Association

  • Voluntary: there are two ways to contribute
    • Strategic Investment Program Member
      • Pay $0.15 for every $100
    • MPPA Partner Program
      • Level 1: $750 annual membership
      • Level 2 $400 annual membership
      • Level 3: $250 annual membership
  • The Minnesota Pork Producers Association oversees investment of funds
  • Unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters
  • Develop and defend pork export markets
  • Does not receive USDA oversight

The Minnesota Pork Producers Association and the Minnesota Pork Board are two organizations with one board of directors and one staff.

Checkoff

  • Mandatory: every pig farmer that sells a pig contributes $0.35 per $100
  • No legislative work
  • The Minnesota Pork Board receives USDA oversight
  • For more information about the Minnesota Pork Board visit www.mnpork.com