Between caring for their pigs and bringing in the harvest, it is a busy time of year for many farm families. The long days and late nights are all part of keeping their operations running and helping feed families across the country. Here's to a continued safe harvest season!

This year’s #Oktoberfest26 brought state and national pork leaders together for a few days of learning and connection. Breakout sessions gave folks in similar roles time to compare notes, while conversations throughout the week strengthened relationships that continue year-round.

Meet the Francois and Kress families. By supporting NPPC, they are investing in more than their own farms. They are helping strengthen the voice of U.S. pork producers on the issues that shape their livelihoods and the future of the industry. Learn more: nppc.org/get-involved/strate….

Happy #NationalSchoolLunchWeek! 🍎 Cafeteria teams serve the meals that help students show up ready to learn, and protein-packed pork is proud to help fuel the day. Thank you, school nutrition pros! 🐷 #NSLW26

Last call! TODAY is your last chance to apply for NPPC’s internship opportunities in 2027. Applications close today—Thursday, October 15!

There is a lot riding on a federal fix to Prop. 12, from the farm to the grocery aisle. Pig farmers across the country are asking Congress to include a #FixProp12 in the final farm bill and address the patchwork of conflicting state laws. Learn more: fixprop12.com

#NationalPorkMonth is in full swing! 🐷 Celebrating the farmers, families, and communities who raise pigs with care and help put safe, nutritious pork on tables around the world. Chops, bacon, burgers, pulled pork, or a stir-fry, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy it! #USPork

Happy #NationalSchoolLunchWeek! 🐷 Pork helps power students with high-protein, nutrient-dense meals, so they are ready to tackle the day. NPPC works for policies that keep safe, affordable, and nutritious pork on school menus and family tables across the country. #USPork

Happy #NationalFarmersDay! Today, we are celebrating the farmers who know a thing or two about burning the candle at both ends, with early mornings, late nights, and long seasons spent putting safe, nutritious food on our tables. Thank you to those who make it all possible. 🐷

Planning a future in the pork industry? Here's a scholarship opportunity! Applications are open for the 2027 Neil Dierks Scholarship, a $5,000 award for graduate students, funded by the National Pork Industry Foundation. 📅 Apply by Friday, December 18: nppc.org/neil-dierks-scholar….

What do Prop. 12 and the Save Our Bacon Act really mean for farmers? 🐷 Watch as Michelle Miller, @thefarmbabe , breaks it down. Congress can still fix Prop. 12 in the final farm bill. 🇺🇸 📢 Learn more: fixprop12.com #FixProp12 facebook.com/share/v/1dgP2BU…

One state's law shouldn't set the rules for farmers in 49 others. California's Proposition 12 is raising costs, creating uncertainty, and fueling a patchwork of state mandates. Producers are asking Congress for a #FixProp12. Hear why it matters: fixprop12.com.

Just over a week left to apply! ⏳ Grow your skills and get a front-row seat to U.S. pork with NPPC in 2027: 📱 Communications 🏛️ Government Affairs 🤝 Resource Development Applications close Thursday, October 15: nppc.org/about-nppc/careers-….

Two essential links in the pork supply chain, one shared purpose. 🐷 Last week, NPPC welcomed Packer Processor Industry Council (PPIC) and Retail Advisory Committee (RAC) members for updates and relationship-building, strengthening connections from processing to the meat case.

Take your communications skills beyond the classroom and into the heart of AG advocacy! NPPC is hiring spring and summer 2027 communications interns. Gain experience in policy communications, major industry events, and more. Apply by Thursday, October 15: nppc.org/about-nppc/careers-….

Big opportunities start with the right connections. Come grow yours with NPPC! 🐷 NPPC's 2027 resource development internship offers hands-on experience in event planning, stakeholder engagement, and relationship building. Apply by Thursday, October 15: nppc.org/about-nppc/careers-….

Happy #NationalPorkMonth! 🐷 The U.S. is one of the world's leading pork producers and exporters, with more than 60,000 pork producers marketing roughly 149 million hogs annually. NPPC champions the priorities of America's pork producers. 🇺🇸 Learn more: nppc.org.

1,100+ guests. 3,800 slices of bacon. 950 pork wings. 700 potstickers. 🥓 Two weeks later, we are still talking about Baconfest! Good food, great conversations, and stronger connections, all in celebration of U.S. pork and the farmers behind it. 🐷 #PorkinAction2026 #NPPCLAC2026

Congratulations to Dr. Harry Snelson on receiving @NCState's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award! A DVM '90 graduate, @AASwineVets executive director, and former NPPC director of science and technology, he's spent decades championing swine health. Read more: cvm.ncsu.edu/news/swine-heal….

Last week, pork producers stepped away from farms across the country to bring their firsthand experience to Washington and advocate for policies that protect their freedom to farm. Thanks to every producer who showed up, spoke up, and shared their story. #NPPCLAC2026