Public Notice by Tennessee Pork Producers Association and the National Pork Board

Jul 13, 2026


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The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2027 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 9:30 a.m. (CST), Fri., July 31, 2026, in conjunction with an Executive Committee/Membership meeting of the Tennessee Pork Producers Association at the Drury Plaza Conference Room, 1874 McEwen Dr., Franklin, TN 37067. The 2027 National Pork Forum is scheduled for Arlington, TX, on March 3-5, 2027.  

Any producer, age 18 or older, who is a resident of the state and has paid all assessments due may be considered a delegate candidate and/or participate in the election. All eligible producers are encouraged to bring a sales receipt proving that hogs were sold in their name and that the checkoff was deducted.  For more information, contact the Tennessee Pork Producers Association, 13994 Versailles Rd., Rockvale, TN 37153, porkpromotn@tds.net .
 

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