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Ag Secretary Rollins Meets with NPPC Leaders, Iowa Pork Producers

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently toured Iowa’s agricultural heartland, including a key visit to a hog operation where she met with leaders from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). The visit brought together top agricultural and political leaders to discuss pressing issues facing the pork industry.

Rollins was joined by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, U.S. Senators and Representatives including Sen. Joni Ernst, and Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn. Together, the group visited the Manning Family Farm in Waukee—home to Iowa Pork Producers Association President Aaron Juergens and Past President Matt Gent.

During the tour, NPPC President-elect Rob Brenneman and new NPPC board member Trish Cook, both Iowa pork producers, engaged directly with Secretary Rollins to discuss critical issues impacting pork producers nationwide. Key topics included California’s Proposition 12, labor shortages, pork processing line speeds, and the looming impact of trade disruptions.

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Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.