World Pork Expo, the world’s largest pork-specific trade show takes place this week at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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The June 6-8 event is presented by the National Pork Producers Council.
World Pork Expo brings in some 20,000 pork producers and allied industry professionals for three days dedicated to industry innovation.
Along with browsing the more than 450 trade show exhibits, attendees can take part in seminars covering a wide range of pork industry topics including animal well-being, business and environmental management, production efficiencies and more.
Here is a listing of some of the events planned during World Pork Expo. More details can be found atworldpork.org.
Seminars. Attendees can hear about the latest management information and industry insights at the Pork Academy. Additional business seminars will be offered on Wednesday and Thursday.
Junior Show. The National Junior Swine Show, which attracts youth exhibitors throughout the country, will take place each day of the Expo.
Trade Show. Every day, more than 450 commercial exhibitors will share a wide array of products and services, making this the world’s largest pork-specific trade show.
MusicFest. Located on the Grand Concourse, MusicFest is the social highlight of World Pork Expo. From 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Expo attendees can enjoy free roasted pork and refreshments while listening to music performed by live bands.
Clay Target Championship. The World Pork Open five-person shoot-out, held on Thursday, has become a “must” for many attendees.