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JUL Pork Checkoff Report Checkoff Pork MN PORK CALENDAR Lessons Learned from HPAI Written By: Dr. Beth Thompson, Assistant Director, Minnesota Board of Animal Health JULY 21 In early March 2015, the State of Minnesota saw the first introduction of highly pathogenic Lenders Meeting avian influenza (HPAI) in a turkey flock in Pope County. After diagnosis, the response by 9 a.m.-4 p.m. the associated veterinarian, owners and the state was swift, with the flock being depopulated Country Inn and Suites in a few days. A few weeks went by, with no further positives. However, a second case was 1900 Premier Dr, Mankato, MN diagnosed on March 25, and at its peak, up to 8 new cases a day in mid-April. By the beginning JULY 22 of July, there are 104 positive cases in 23 counties. PQA & TQA Training - Marshall PQA Plus 9 a.m.-Noon The research on this virus is ongoing, but there are many questions to be answered. The virus TQA 1-4 p.m. is characterized by very high mortality. While the virus is believed to have been introduced AmericInn into Minnesota through the wild waterfowl population, how the virus is being introduced into 1406 E Lyon St., Marshall, MN Preregister: [email protected] barns is still being studied. or 1-800-537-7675 Veterinarians, producers, and all associated with livestock can prepare for a response, but JULY 23 time must be spent on all aspects. Veterinarians and producers must be prepared to initially Marketfest - Oink Outing recognize a possible foreign animal disease with the appropriate testing and notification being 6-9 p.m. White Bear Lake, MN done. When the positive diagnosis is made, all must be ready to respond. JULY 25 Three items which are important when formulating a response: New Hope Farmers Market - Oink Outing 1. Have a straightforward response plan, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 2. Train people who have a livestock background and have local people prepared New Hope, MN and able to respond, and JULY 25 - 26 3. Know what and where basic supplies and assets are, or where you can get them. Twins Grilling Minneapolis , MN Having a simple, concise plan that may apply to a variety of different foreign animal or JULY 28 transboundary diseases is imperative, and the plan has to be distributed, debated, and Forest Lake Arts in updated. Training people who are involved with the site on a daily basis is fairly easy, getting the Park - Oink Outing the community involved takes time. Ramping up the veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and 5-9 p.m. determining a testing schedule need to happen immediately while the governmental agencies Forest Lake, MN are dealing with the infected premises. Supplies include the day to day needs of people working JULY 30 on the response, from testing to depopulation to composting, but also needed are meeting Centennial Lakes Farmers sites, buildings for storage and vehicles and trailers. Market - Oink Outing 3-7 p.m. The plan also needs to immediately address business continuity, especially if zones are placed Edina, MN around the infected premises for trade issues. AUG 1 St. Cloud Area Farmers Lastly, there is never a time too soon to start thinking about a response plan. Market - Oink Outing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. St. Cloud, MN AUG 4 - 6 FarmFest 28269 Highway 67 Morgan, MN 56266 AUG 8 St. Paul Farmers Market – Oink Outing 6 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Paul, MN

AUG 8 Dr. Thompson earned her DVM and swine medicine certification Mill City Farmers Market – Oink Outing from the University of Minnesota Veterinary School in 2007. After 6 a.m.-1 p.m. graduation, she spent over a year as a swine production system St. Paul, MN veterinarian for a Minnesota based company. She joined the Board as AUG 11 a senior veterinarian in July 2008 and is currently an assistant director. Minnetonka Farmers Market Dr. Thompson’s list of program responsibilities includes traceability, – Oink Outing swine, carcass disposal, markets and exhibitions, and data requests. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. She also has a JD from the William Mitchell College of Law. Minnetonka, MN Dr. Thompson is proud of her agricultural background; her brother and nephew are the fourth and fifth generation on the family farm. 2 No Bones All Meat Every event provides an opportunity to showcase continued from page 1 how great pork can taste when cooked properly. “Every piece of meat that comes off of our grill is temped,” said Ryan, “everyone always comments on how great the pork tastes and asks how we do it.”

“Honestly before we got into this we didn’t realize how important temperature was,” said Craig, “One of our main goals is to promote the proper way to cook pork.”

Ryan and Craig work closely with the Nicollet County Pork Producers to cover all the events around the county. Brothers Boneless Grill has found their niche within the ag sector catering dinners for seed companies, banks and chemical companies. “We both have young kids and full time jobs, so most events occur during the week,” said Ryan, “this is a hobby that we enjoy, but we both agree our families come first.” The brothers do about 15 events throughout the summer which is a perfect fit with their busy lives. Either Ryan or Craig has been at every event from the beginning. They also hired Dan Erdman who is their main griller.

“This is what we make it and if we aren’t available we don’t do an event,” said Craig, “we enjoy what we do and look forward to continuing to promote pork.”

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5 Meet the 2016 Minnesota Pork Ambassador Candidates

Martin County Pork Ambassador

Samuel Baker

Parents: Ryan and Michele Baker Sam Baker lives in Martin County where he works at the will appeal to a large range of national and international Hawkeye Sow Center. Through his on farm experience he consumers. Sam is active in National Honor Society, musicals has learned the importance of animal health, record keeping and plays, serves as his student class vice-president, a band and advocacy. He hopes to use these skills next year while section leader in addition to playing football, basketball and attending Iowa State University to pursue a career in medicine running track. Sam understands the importance of community and epidemiology. Sam is passionate about how farmers as he volunteers with local blood drives and his church, can create the safest, healthiest, least political product that St. John’s Lutheran.

Isanti County Pork Ambassador

Miranda Cain

Parents: Michelle Cain and David Geving Miranda Cain is a graduating senior from Cambridge-Isanti was active in speech, Spanish club, swimming, track and field, High School. She will be attending Hamline University this National Honor Society and 4-H as well as volunteering in her fall for biology, biochemistry and communications. Miranda community. She is passionate about how we can set standards values her agricultural background and hopes to continue of animal welfare, barn cleanliness and producer education to her involvement in the swine industry through her college improve herd health and public image. career by participating in clubs and organizations. Miranda

Fillmore County Pork Ambassador

Noah Fenske

Parents: Mike and Melissa Fenske Noah Fenske is currently attending Northern Iowa from other agriculture groups what tactics and programs are Community College for a double major in dairy science and most impactful for consumer outreach. Noah looks forward farm business management. Noah is from Fillmore County to using the agricultural knowledge he has gained through where he works with swine, crops and dairy cattle on local his college courses to advocate for agriculture as the Fillmore farms. He believes in the importance of influencing the public’s County Pork Ambassador. perception of agriculture and would like to continue to learn 6 Meet the 2016 Minnesota Pork Ambassador Candidates

Mower County Pork Ambassador

Hannah Frank

Parents: Ted and Kim Frank Hannah Frank grew up in Mower County on her family’s pig will be attending Winona State University pursuing a degree farm. Through her experiences on her family’s farm, she has in nursing. Hannah believes that we are all able to contribute developed a passion for agriculture and communications. This to sharing our stories and the larger story of the agriculture passion was also fostered through her involvement in 4-H and community. She encourages everyone to volunteer or simply FFA. Hannah has been involved in choir, dance, golf, National be advocates for pigs and pork in their everyday lives. Honor Society and her church youth group. This fall Hannah

Yellow Medicine County Pork Ambassador

Brigit Lozinski

Parents: Chad and Sharon Lozinski Brigit Lozinski is a graduating senior from Canby High club and county leadership positions. She will be attending School. Throughout her life Brigit has been involved in swine South Dakota State University this fall majoring in animal production originally helping her father with his own barns science with an emphasis in swine production and a minor in which eventually transitioned into managing a nursery for agribusiness. She hopes to pursue a career in swine nutrition Christensen Farms. Brigit has also been very involved in 4–H or genetics and believes quality pig care is an essential part of through showing pigs, veterinary science projects and various our industry.

Martin County Pork Ambassador

Rachael Mielke

Parents: Chris and Patti Mielke Rachael Mielke is a graduating senior from Fairmont High FFA chapter. She is also active in 4-H, showing pigs and beef School. She plans to attend Winona State University this fall cattle as well as a variety of non-livestock exhibits. Rachael is pursuing a major in elementary education. She discovered passionate about the swine industry and the potential positive her love for children while babysitting and working with impact social media could have to help the industry connect kids through 4-H and FFA. Rachael created lesson plans and and communicate with consumers. taught Blue Earth 3rd graders about agriculture through her 7 Meet the 2016 Minnesota Pork Ambassador Candidates

Goodhue County Pork Ambassador

Madison Schafer

Parents: Brandon and Monica Schafer Madison Schafer is passionate about the swine industry and cross-country, class president, and student council. Madison helping agriculture provide a positive, united front. She is from also volunteers throughout her community. One of her current Goodhue County where her family raises pigs, cattle and crops. volunteer activities is with the Minnesota Pork Board’s Oink Growing up on the farm, she became a part-time employee as Outings program. She plans on attending South Dakota State a 7th grader. Madison is involved in a wide array of activities University next year for agriculture communications and including: 4-H, FFA, National Honor Society, choir, hopes to become an employee for a commodity group one day.

Faribault County Pork Ambassador

Adam Stevermer

Parents: Dale and Lori Stevermer Adam grew up in Faribault County working on his family’s fall, Adam will be attending the University of Minnesota for farm, Trails End Farm. In addition to working with pigs, he a degree in agricultural education with a teaching emphasis. owns laying hens and sells eggs. Adam is very active in his Adam believes that public perception is a looming issue 4-H club as the Club President. He also serves as the United and has worked through Oink Outings, the State Fair and South Central FFA Chapter President and the Region VII Vice other events to educate consumers. He hopes to continue to President. Throughout high school Adam was active in cross help people understand the importance of advocating for country, track and the National Honor Society and band. This agriculture as an Agricultural Education teacher.

Cottonwood County Pork Ambassador

Libbey Warner

Parents: Gary and Jayme Warner Libbey Warner is from Cottonwood County where she people to having the opportunity to help a family friend in graduated from Red Rock Central High School this spring. need. Next year she plans on attending South Dakota State Throughout her high school career she was active in band, University for animal science and agri-business. Libbey choir, drama, 4-H and FFA, twice earning a place in the 4-H believes we must partner together throughout the agriculture State Fair Ribbon Auction and twice being top FFA fruit industry and think outside the box to influence consumers and salesman. Libbey attributes her passion and drive for helping share our story. 8 Meet the 2016 Minnesota Pork Ambassador Candidates

Isanti County Pork Ambassador

Andrea White

Parents: Ed and Denise White Andrea White is an incoming senior at Winona State currently working as a sexual and domestic abuse advocate, University where she is studying social work. Andrea showed a position that allows her to help victims of gender based pigs in 4-H and is currently active as president of her rugby violence. She urges farmers to learn from each other as well as team and an advocate for helping others be active bystanders consumers to determine best production practices and to learn when addressing sexual assault. Andrea has worked several about market changes that impact farmers locally, nationally food and customer service jobs throughout her life and is and globally.

Pipestone County Pork Ambassador

Blake Wolters

Parents: Terry and Sylvia Wolters Blake Wolters is an incoming senior at Pipestone Area Schools veterinarians to use antibiotics responsibly and helping where he is active in football, wrestling and baseball. Blake consumers understand why, when and how farmers use is also the Pipestone FFA Chapter President, a Region VI antibiotics on their farm. Blake intends to stay involved in FFA officer and actively shows pigs in 4-H and FFA. Blake agriculture after obtaining a degree in electrical engineering is passionate about how farmers are working with their and a collegiate athletic career.

9 Young Leaders in Agriculture Conference

“Did we get it right?” Mark Jewell, a On Monday night, forty-two industry Integrity facilitated by Jana McGuire to speaker from Nebraska, challenged leaders shared their knowledge and advice learn how communicating with shared fifty-nine young agriculturalists attending with the participants during a networking values helps connect consumers with why the Young Leaders in Agriculture event where participants gained valuable producers want to continue to produce Conference (YLAC) to think critically connections and built upon their safe, healthy products. about how their actions will impact the networking skills. future of agriculture. The Young Leaders Gabriella Sorg, a sophomore at the in Agriculture Conference, held June 15th Participants toured the Gardens of University of Minnesota, is excited to through 17th, in Owatonna, Minnesota, Eagan an organic vegetable farm to take the growth, skills and knowledge was created by Minnesota Pork staff to gain exposure to different types of she gained from the Young Leaders in help 18-22 year olds in agriculture grow, production methods. They also visited Agriculture Conference back to her influence and advocate. Attendees engaged the University of Minnesota’s Southern community to advocate for the dairy in workshops, farm tours and training to Research and Outreach Center’s sow unit industry and agriculture as a whole. “The develop leadership, communication and where attendees were able to see both most important things for our generation networking skills. group sow housing and gestation stalls to to remember as we move forward is to understand the benefits and challenges truly have the commitment to follow “I hope we are able to change the way of both practices. Afterward, Minnesota through with everything that we learn. We consumers view agriculture so that they Pork staff facilitated a discussion about came to this conference and we gained all are able to trust we are creating a safe, the opportunities and challenges that the tools and resources and grew as people, wholesome product each and every day,” agriculture faces. but hopefully when we go back out into said Madison Schafer, an upcoming the real world and can show the world our freshman at South Dakota State University Lastly, the attendees participated in Engage love for agriculture.” from Goodhue, Minnesota. Schafer Training through the Center for Food attended the 2015 YLAC in order to continue to develop the skills necessary to achieve her vision of passionately sharing her agricultural story with consumers.

During the conference, participants analyzed the results of their DISC personality assessments as they heard from the Zoetis People First Team to understand how their behavioral styles most effectively work with others. “This conference has really helped me understand how to build relationships with people on a one-on-one basis in order to tell the story of agriculture,” said Andrea White, a pork ambassador from Isanti County. Participants enjoyed learning about the University of Minnesota’s Southern Research and Outreach Center’s sow unit.

Attendees learned about organic vegetable production at the Gardens of Eagan.

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Industry panel, networking evening and seminars kept the participants busy and engaged in bettering themselves as leaders in agriculture. 2015 Minnesota Pork Board Scholarship Winners The Minnesota Pork Board awards $1,000 scholarships to students who are pursuing careers with an emphasis in pork. Applicants must be in college or attending college in the fall. Meet this year’s scholarship winners:

Toni Chicos - Alden Toni Chicos will be a freshman at Iowa State University this fall studying agriculture business management with a minor in animal science. Toni grew up on her family’s farm that raises show pigs and sells them to kids that want to show in 4-H, FFA and open class. They also own a finishing barn. She has been involved on the daily operations of the farm and hopes to one day have her own farm while working in business and learning how to ensure a quality product and a profitable business.

Sarah Orban - Emmons Sarah Orban is studying animal science at Iowa State University and will be a sophomore. She enjoys working with animals and was active in FFA. At college she is involved in Block and Bridle. Her love for animals has her hoping to become a veterinarian specializing in large animals with a focus on swine. She hopes to continue being involved in 4-H and FFA throughout her life and encouraging youth to get involved in agriculture.

Braden Rahn - Good Thunder Braden Rahn will be a sophomore at South Dakota State University studying agricultural science with minors in animal science, agronomy and ag business. Growing up on his family’s farrow-to-finish farm is what sparked his interest in the swine industry. He hopes to use the knowledge and skills he has gained on the farm and at college to help him in his career. He enjoys studying agronomy and animal science. Having an agronomy background will help his farm become more efficient in producing more grain for our pigs.

Madison Schafer - Goodhue Madison Schafer will be attending South Dakota State University to study agricultural communications with a minor in animal science. In early elementary she began her involvement in the swine industry by helping farrow piglets, breeding sows and processing piglets. She hopes to continue to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers. It is her goal to remain active in agriculture and the swine industry and continue to build trust between farmers and consumers.

Adam Stevermer - Easton Adam will be attending the University of Minnesota in the fall to study agricultural education. He wants to teach high school agriculture because he enjoys teaching people new things and wants to continue to share his passion for agriculture with others. Adam grew up on his family’s pig farm and was active in 4-H and FFA. He enjoys sharing his passion with others at Oink Outings and volunteering at Grandma’s Marathon and the Mankato Marathon.

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©2015 Hog Slat, Inc. All rights reserved. ® If you’re not using Payleanா, you could If you could only see be missing out. Missing out on at least VERTICAL CHOPPER PUMPS $2 per pig.1 Missing out on more yield and higher lean percentage. Missing out on feed 25% OFF what you’re savings for ﬁ xed-weight cuts — or missing out ON SUPER on additional lean gain for ﬁ xed-time cuts. 150 PUMPS! Don’t miss out. Find out how you can earn MISSING $2 more per pig1 at www.elanco.com. Pumps available in a variety of lengths from 6’ to 13’. Discharge as well as PTO and Electric models!

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improved to make The label contains complete use information, including cautions and warnings. Always read, follow and understand the label and use directions. lifting and tilting CAUTION: Ractopamine may increase the number of injured and/or fatigued pigs during marketing. Not for use in breeding swine. much easier! 1 Kelly, J., Tokach, M. and Dritz, S. 2003. “Weekly growth and carcass response to feeding ractopamine (Payleanா).” Proc. AASV: 51-58. Elancoா, Payleanா and the diagonal bar are trademarks owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries or afﬁ liates. DODA USA © 2012 Elanco Animal Health. All rights reserved. 1-800-428-4441 USSBUPAY00010 www.elanco.com 255 16th St. S, St. James, MN 56081 www.doda.com • 507.375.5577 State Fair

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Needed• F1 parents gilts available Grilled pork loin samples were popular with attendees to last month’s Wiechman1-800-247-0012 • Purebred Grandparent semen GrillFest in downtown Minneapolis. Pictured serving available pork samples for internal are replacements Minnesota GenePig Co.x FARM SYSTEMS Pork Board staff members (left) Jeremy Geske and (center) Colleen Carey. Geske also helped judge the event’s pork competition. Pipestone• Purebred GrandparentCounty pork gilts producers, available for closed herds www.genexfarmsystems.comA National leader in the marketing of Terry and Sylvia Wolters, also volunteered their time at the event by visiting with lightweight butchers, sows and boars. consumers, serving samples and handing out recipes.• 24,000 high health gilts available/year to fill your needs of any size Weichman Pig Co. provides specific animals to over 50 meatpackers weekly. Clean and disinfectedBuy cull 30' sows, goosenecks pigs, boars and 53' daily floor On-farmtrailers pickupare available with clean, for on disinfected farm pickup. trailers Fly swatter not working? Before you sellKnute your Meneely, pigs Manager for less, call us and getJunction a competitive of Hwys. 60 &and 71, fairWindom, bid onMN all gradesBarn: and(507) weights831-3385 ofMobile pigs (507) and 920-9205 sows. We are located between Fairmont and Truman, Call NOw PARKSMN on Highway of 15. MINNESOTA for better Myron Brye - Manager Sows • Boars • Light Tops • BBQ • Feeder Pigs solutions to reduce S.E.W. Pigs • Marketing Agreements www.LSGhealthsystems.com Trucking866-521-3383 Available flies,[email protected] crusting, Rick Smith, Manager507-776-5235 • Welcome, MN Join Pork Social at 800-955-1382 Toll Free:www.porkbeinspired.com (866) 258-4647 • Mobile: (507) 236-3726 E-mail: [email protected] odor3500 490th andAvenue • solids.Bricelyn, MN 56014

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President: Secretary: Kelly Graff Brian Johnson Kevin Estrem Sheila Schmid Sanborn Walnut Grove Nerstand Sleepy Eye JoDee Haala Wanda Patsche Vice President: Reuben Bode Sleepy Eye Welcome Meg Freking Courtland Jackson Brad Hennen Mark Sample Immediate Past President: Ghent Le Sueur Pat FitzSimmons Dassel 18 Over one million people visit the Minnesota State Fair each year. As fair-goers try new foods and walk through thousands of booths, we have an opportunity as pig farmers to tell our story as part of consumer’s state fair experience. State Fair Minnesota Pork is looking for volunteers for the Oink Booth, Promotion Booth and Pig 3D: All Sides of the Story Special Event that are willing to reach out to fair-goers to engage Volunteers in conversations about pig farming. Volunteers will receive free admission into the State Fair and a t-shirt to wear while working at one of the three booths. We hope you will take the opportunity to share your story about agriculture with Needed thousands of curious consumers of all ages at the 2015 Minnesota State Fair. To volunteer contact Colleen Carey at the Minnesota Pork Board office by calling 507-345-8814 or emailing [email protected].

PORK RIBLETS FOR SALE Blue Earth County Pork Producers are selling frozen pork riblets

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Serving Southern Minnesota for the past 30 years call Dave Sanders Offices in: Kasson, Wykoff and Pine Island, MN at (507) 420-1614. Steve Johnson and Jeff Stevenson (507) 634.4580

Jackie Tlam National Pork Board Minnesota Pork Board Staff Dunnell Karen Richter 151 Saint Andrews Drive, Suite 810 David Preisler – Executive Director Montgomery Mankato, MN 56001 Jill Resler – Education Director Myrna Welter (507) 345-8814 Pam Voelkel – Events Director Stewartville National Pork Board (800) 537-7675 Theresa Twohey – Communication and Marketing Director Craig Mensink [email protected] Vicki Kopischke – Administrative Assistant Preston www.mnpork.com Colleen Carey – Support Staff/Receptionist

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