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World Pork Expo

Thousands of people are making plans to travel to the 2011 World Pork Expo.

Thousands of people are making plans to travel to the 2011 World Pork Expo. The U.S. pork industry’s newest technologies and educational seminars are just a few reasons to attend this exposition, scheduled for June 8 to 10 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Once on site, Expo-goers will find trade-show exhibits featuring the very latest. They will have access to industry experts presenting business seminars on profitability and current issues. They can watch junior showmen and swine breeders exhibit some of the best market hogs and breeding animals available. And throughout the event, they will feast on great food and enjoy family entertainment.

A trade show that’s second to none

Each year, nearly 20,000 producers and industry professionals attend Expo, the world’s largest pork-specific trade show. They can see the newest products, services and technologies offered by more than 450 commercial exhibitors that cater to the pork industry.

The trade show will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 8 and June 9, as well as from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 10. It is a prime opportunity to learn about new products and services that can improve profitability while helping produce quality pork.

30th anniversary of the New Product Tour

World Pork Expo’s New Product Tour, sponsored by National Hog Farmer magazine, allows producers to examine products and services introduced to the pork industry during the last 12 months.
These products will be on display during the trade show, where people can vote for their favorite new technology to determine the Producers Choice Award.

Seminars with the latest insights

On June 8 and 9, the fairgrounds’ Varied Industries Building will be home to a variety of educational presentations from leading experts. Expo-goers can choose from business seminars focusing on new technologies and management techniques, as well as PORK Academy presentations that cover carbon footprint, euthanasia, feed costs and nutrition labeling.

Top genetics on display

In the fairgrounds’ Swine Barn, attendees will see one of the top youth shows – the World Pork Expo Junior National. Exhibitors from throughout the country will show crossbred barrows on June 8 and purebred gilts on June 9.
Starting the morning of June 10, Expo-goers can view open-show exhibitions including both purebred and crossbred classes. The breeding stock sales will take place on June 11, from 8 a.m. until they’re completed (at approximately noon).

Grammy-caliber entertainment at MusicFest

Once again, MusicFest will be the social highlight of World Pork Expo from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 9.

Attendees can enjoy roasted pork and refreshments while watching a performance by Grammy® Awards nominee Highway 101, which has been named Vocal Group of the Year twice by both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.

Another Grammy nominee, Papa Doo Run Run, has delighted audiences with its surfer sound as Disneyland’s celebrity house band for 15 years, while on tour with Jan & Dean, and now at World Pork Expo. Back for an encore performance, Tony Valdez & the Retro Rockets specialize in classic
rock ‘n’ roll.

Easy to register, stay in touch

Those who pre-register at www.worldpork.org by June 4, will receive a $10 discount off the normal at-the-door-admission price of $15 (admission is good for all three days). You also can use vouchers when you register online. Registering early means you’ll start receiving free Expo alerts via email so that you’ll always have the most current information.

The website also has the latest details about room availability at the official Expo hotels in its “Producer” section. Additional information is available when you connect with World Pork Expo on Facebook and follow World Pork Expo on Twitter (use #NPPCWPX).