Thousands of pork producers will gather at the National Pork Producer Council’s 2010 World Pork Expo, held in Des Moines, Iowa June 9, 10 and 11. As the largest pork industry exhibition, it will showcase the industry’s leading new production technologies and feature exhibitors who will discuss industry trends, products and genetics.
Sam Carney, NPPC President, member of the Iowa Pork Producers Association Board of Directors and a producer form Adair, Iowa, has attended World Pork Expo for 25 years. Carney says, “World Pork Expo is a great opportunity to not only learn from industry experts but also learn from fellow pork producers – I’m in great company at the World Pork Expo.”
Nowhere else in the world can you find the pork industry’s leading influencers, producers, exhibitors and leaders than at the World Pork Expo’s trade show. The trade show gives producers a great opportunity to touch base with current suppliers and talk with new ones. “Over the years, I’ve made small improvements to my operation based on recommendations I received from the experts at Expo,” Carney explains. “Their advice has given me the opportunity to use new products, grow a profitable operation and produce a quality product.”
The trade show also includes international companies and features more than 450 suppliers. The international aspect provides a strong representation of the pork industry’s powerful influence on the global market. Exhibitors come to Expo to meet new producers and strengthen relationships with current customers. Along with its networking and prospecting benefits, World Pork Expo’s trade show is an ideal time to reveal new products and services. Both domestic and foreign exhibitors have different trade show goals and methods to measure trade show success, but the event gives salespeople the opportunity to engage producers and educate them on their company’s product lines.
Seminars will also be offered during Expo and are a great way to get a comprehensive look at everything affecting the market. Industry experts will speak on issues and offer valuable insights regarding the economic forecast and herd health management. Carney states, “The pork industry has a great influence on the global market; we sell hogs all over the world. As a producer, there may be something I need to change in my own operation to improve the industry as a whole, and I may not hear about it until I attend an expert-led seminar at Expo.”
Business mixes with pleasure during the block party as vendors host dinner for their customers and bands play throughout the evening. The annual event also features America’s Best Genetics Showcase, Farm Toy Show and Sale, New Product Showcase, 2010 Junior National Swine Show, Cruisin’ with the Hogs, Pig Races, World Pork Open Clay Target Championship and the World Pork Open Golf Outing.
“I’m looking forward to all of the activities we have going on at the World Pork Expo,” said Carney. “It’s not all work and no play – we’ve got plenty of food, entertainment and top industry information for people of all ages.”
World Pork Expo is your opportunity to discover new products, connect with friends and get the information you need to make your operation more efficient. To learn more, visit www.worldpork.org.