Investing in our Youth.

Indiana Pork invests in Indiana youth in a variety of ways. Get involved today!

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    Certified Indiana Bred

    The CIB program program provides added opportunities for Indiana purebred breeders and exhibitors.

  • Team Pork

    If you're part of the industry, you can be part of the solution. Check out Team Pork videos.

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    Internship Program

    We offer an internship every summer for a college student focusing on communications, education and events.

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    Skillathon

    Indiana Pork hosts skillathons to help swine exhibitors test and enhance their knowledge of the pork industry.

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    Exhibition Biosecurity

    A healthy U.S. swine herd starts with raising healthy pigs at home. Raising a healthy pig includes following biosecurity at pig shows.

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    Biosecurity 101: Safety at Swine Shows

    Check out this video about proper biosecurity measures for swine shows.

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    Secure Pork Supply

    Are you an Indiana pig breeder, producer, or 4-H show family? Help secure our pork supply in the case of a foreign animal disease outbreak event.

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    YQCA

    The Youth for the Quality Care of Animals curriculum enhances the educational experience for youth who show or produce livestock.

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    Amazing Pig Video

    Teachers: Indiana Pork has a fun animated video geared toward kids to learn all about the pig and pork farming in Indiana!

  • Heart & Mind Labor Study

    The argriculture industry is challenged with labor shortages and building a talent pipeline. Conducted in 2023, the Heart & Mind study gauged the interest of Indiana youth in agriculture careers.

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    Destination Pork

    A comprehensive curriculum designed to expose and interest high school students in pork industry jobs and career opportunities.

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    Working in Pork

    The world’s growing taste for nutritious and flavorful pork creates new jobs every day throughout the industry.

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    Ag Day Resources

    Indiana Pork has items available for your Ag Day event. Click the link to make a request.