As the 2026 Indiana FFA Convention comes to a close today, we're celebrating the thousands of students who are preparing to lead the future of agriculture. Indiana Pork is proud to support work-based learning opportunities that give students hands-on experience, industry connections, and a firsthand look at careers in pork production and agriculture. The future is bright, and it's inspiring to see the next generation of leaders ready to make their mark. 🐖💙 Learn more about Indiana Pork's work based learning efforts at vimeo.com/1197411775?share=c… #IndianaFFA #WorkBasedLearning #IndianaPork

Indiana Pork staffers Jeanette, Stacy, and Chad, along with intern Haley had a great time at the @IndianaFFA State Convention judging various LDE and CDE events earlier this week! It's always fun to volunteer and meet the next generation of agriculture advocates!

The Indiana FFA Convention kicks off today! FFA members are building the future of agriculture—and Indiana Pork is proud to help make that happen through work-based learning opportunities. By connecting students with real-world experiences on farms and in the pork industry, we're helping young leaders develop valuable skills, explore career paths, and discover the many opportunities available in agriculture. Learn more at the link below!🌽🐖💙 #FFA #WorkBasedLearning #IndianaPork #GrowingFutureLeaders #AgricultureCareers indianapork.org/work-based-l…

Indiana Pork is proud to support dual credit teachers who are helping students earn college credits while gaining real-world skills for careers in agriculture and beyond. Jeanette Merritt, Director of Communications, recently spoke to a group of dual credit teachers who were meeting at the Ivy Tech Culinary campus. These dedicated educators are preparing the next generation of leaders, problem-solvers, and industry professionals by connecting classroom learning with hands-on experiences. By investing in dual credit programs and the teachers who make them possible, we're helping students build pathways to success while strengthening Indiana's workforce for the future. Thank you to the educators who are making a difference every day! #IndianaPork #AgEducation #DualCredit #WorkforceDevelopment

Registration is now open for the @INAgLaw 2026 Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm event. The annual program is targeted toward family farmers and attorneys, and will be held via virtual webcast on Thursday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to noon ET. The webinar is free of charge for all attendees. *Approval is being sought for three Continuing Legal Education credits. Guest Speakers Farm Succession Planning - The Basics Cheryl Mitchell, Farm Legacy This session will explore the relational and legacy-centered dimensions of estate and succession planning for family farms. It will offer a practical roadmap to help families start the planning process, with an emphasis on open communication, shared values, and building the right advisory team. The presentation will address family dynamics and the key conversations that lay the groundwork for long-term success. As a complement to the more technical legal sessions that follow, it focuses on the human side of farm succession. Foundational Estate Planning for Farmers Emma Wischmeier, Dobbs Legal Group, LLC Join us for a practical discussion on estate planning basics for farmers. This session will cover key estate planning tools to help transition your land, operation, and family legacy to the next generation upon death. Topics will include Wills, Revocable Trusts, practical solutions to “strike the right balance,” and how you can start planning now. Designed specifically for farm families, this presentation will provide straightforward guidance on the foundational estate planning tools nearly every family should have in place, and common mistakes to avoid that can create challenges for families. Hot Topics in Farm Estate Planning and Protecting the Farm from Third Parties Dan Gordon, Partner, Gordon, Adler, Hayes & Washburn PC Indiana farm families face numerous challenges that impact their operation and ability to convey it to the next generation. Tools to assist families engaged in estate/succession planning continue to evolve. Dan will highlight key considerations that may influence the planning process and use his years of experience representing farm families to address these important issues. Registration closes on Tuesday, July 14. Register at the link below app.infarmbureau.org/EventRe…

National Pork Boards Chief Vet encourages everyone to monitor for New World Screwworm. porkbusiness.com/news/protec…

We are excited to be involved with this year's Indiana Livestock Summit! We hope to see many of our "barnyard" friends there!

We are just over two months away from the great @IndyStateFair and we are so excited to announce our Taste of the Fair featured food! Meet our Cornbread & Que! Sweet, smoky, and drizzled with a little heat! Our Cornbread & Que stacks tender pulled pork on warm cornbread and finishes it with a drizzle of hot honey for the perfect sweet-meets-savory bite. Available at both of our pork tents August 7-23 (closed on Mondays)

From Whitley County to the national stage, pork producer Alayne Johnson is continuing to shape the future of the U.S. pork industry after being elected to serve another three-year term on the National Pork Board. @PorkandHealth @IndianaPork @ISDAgov hoosieragtoday.com/2026/05/2…

Indiana Pork recently hosted @NateSpangle of Get Indiana in David Hardin's pig barn. The podcast walks through a day in the life on David's Hendrick's County farm, explains how farmers are price takers, and even discusses where to find the best breaded pork tenderloin! #getin #BPT #tenderloin getindiana.com/podcast/hardi…

Not every pig barn employee grew up on a farm! But work-based learning gives these high school students hands-on pork production experience. Through work-based learning with @WhiteshireH these Central Noble Community School Corporation students went from zero experience to gaining a new skill set! Opportunity hard work can open doors to an unexpected opportunity! #workbasedlearning To learn more about Indiana Pork's work based learning initiative, please click indianapork.org/work-based-l…

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Have we mentioned lately how incredible it is to work with young people who have a passion for cooking pork?! These middle school students are going to do big things!

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Thanks @BRNAgNews_Erin for sharing one of the coolest programs Indiana pig farmers are immersed in! We love Junior Chefs Academy and know these young people are going to grow up to be chefs and feature pork on their menus!!

What a great day at our Indiana Family of Farmer's Farm to Capitol event! Thank you to everyone who joined us as we celebrated Indiana agriculture and connected with the organizations that make up our Indiana Family of Farmers. The event featured many booths along Senate Avenue and gave visitors the chance to stop by each booth and see the impact of Indiana agriculture firsthand. Thank you to @GovBraun for visiting with us and even mentioning how excited he is to have @WorldFoodChamp back in Indianapolis this fall and how he enjoyed the pork dish he had at our booth at the 2025 event! It was a great day to educate a lot of people about Indiana pig farming!

The clock is ticking toward the month of May and enrollment opening for the Farmers for Soil Health program. This program is created BY farmers FOR farmers and is committed to enhancing soil health practices, like planting cover crops, to improve the environment and profitability of farmers. Enrollment starts May 1, and you need to enroll to be part of this program that offers a wealth of benefits, comprehensive support, and financial incentives designed to enhance sustainability and profitability. Send an email to Hans Schmitz, Technical Assistance Specialist, hschmitz@inagnutrients.org, and he’ll send tips your way and notify you when enrollment is officially open for the 2026 crop year. Learn more about FSH: lnkd.in/gk-62hRB Learn more about IANA: lnkd.in/ga2R9w75