The Wisconsin Pork Association and the Division of Extension will be hosting a Show Pig Symposium on Jan. 11 at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.
Show pig breeders, swine exhibitors, and allied industry members are invited to attend this exciting educational and networking event.
This workshop will assist attendees in maximizing the effectiveness of their production skills to achieve their greatest production efficiency and show ring success. Attendees will get practical, real-life insight from some of the industry’s most skilled professionals and can ask their most challenging questions.
The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with lunch at 12 p.m. The symposium will wrap up at 3 p.m.
This will be a tremendous opportunity for both swine exhibitors, breeders, and allied industry members to gain valuable information on all things related to show pigs.
Agenda Topics
- Selection – Ben Kronberg, Kronberg Genetics
- Traceability and AgView – John Heins, National Pork Board
- Nutrition – Krisha Geffert, ADM Showtec
- Supplemental Heat Advancements – Alberto Lacayo, Animal Lamps
- Biosecurity and Secure Pork Supply- Jeff Morris, UW-Extension & Wisconsin Pork Association
- 2025 WSPA Show Season Update – Wisconsin Show Pig Association Board Members
- Fun, Interactive Youth Activities – Wisconsin Show Pig Association Junior Board Members
- Daily Pig Care
A block of rooms is available until Dec. 15. To book a room, call 608-254-8366 and reference the booking ID# K75038 – Show Pig Symposium.
The cost to attend is $5/person in advance or $10/person at the door (based on availability) and includes lunch.
Register by Jan. 3: https://wppa.org/youth/youth-show-pig-symposium
