The Texas Pork Industry Conference and Youth Symposium is an event for everyone interested in the pork industry. Adults and youth will engage in a variety of activities throughout the weekend to expand their knowledge and skills, while visiting and meeting other producers and industry leaders from around the state.

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Schedule of Events

Friday, July 11th
 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m     Registration
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.     PQA Plus Training
6:00 p.m.                         Friday Night Family Cook-out (Location TBD)

Saturday, July 12th
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m        Registration
8:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.       Welcome
8:15 a.m.                           Round 1 Breakouts (Pick 2 of the 3; Session are 45 minutes each)
                                                 * Advertising & Marketing through Multi-Media Outlets
                                                 * Pork Cuts: Differences in Value, Cooking Methods, Nomenclature
                                                 * Farrowing House Issues/ Reproductive Wet Lab
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.   Trade Show Break   
10:30 a.m.                          Round 2 Breakouts (Pick 2 of the 3; Session are 45 minutes each)
                                                  * Online Sales: The Ins & Outs and everything that goes into an online sale;    
                                                     producer requirements
                                                  * Pork Cooking Demostration
                                                  * National Swine Reporductions Guide: How to Utilize
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.      Lunch & Trade Show Break
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.        TPPA Annual Membership Meeting; Pork Act Delegate Election;
                                              Honoary Members Award Presentation
1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.         National Pork Board Update / PEDv Discussion, Biosecurity, Updates,
                                              TVMDL Testing
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.         Youth Contest Award Presentation
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.         Veterinarian Discussion
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.         Trade Show Break
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.         Hospitality and Fun  Auction
7:30 p.m.                             Awards Banquet