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Why are Goldy and Lee dancing? See why your county pork ambassadors rock.
Katie Winslow of Fountain will serve as the new Minnesota Pork Ambassador. Judges selected Winslow from a field of 17 county pork ambassadors during competition held in conjunction with Farmfest.
The Minnesota Pork Ambassador program, funded through the Pork Checkoff and sponsored by the Minnesota Pork Board, strives to develop young pork industry leaders.
Winslow, the daughter of Scott and Jean Winslow, represented the Fillmore County Pork Producers Association. She is a University of Minnesota student majoring in agricultural education and minoring in political science. As Minnesota Pork Ambassador, she will receive a $1,500 scholarship from the Minnesota Pork Board. After college, Winslow’s career path includes becoming an ag instructor or working with commodity or farm groups to carry out promotional and educational programs.
“My political science background will help me in
Selected as the 2012 Minnesota Pork Ambassador was (front, left) Katie Winslow, first runner-up Ryan Strobel and second runner-up Natalie Johnston. Kevin Welter (back, left) received congeniality honors from his fellow pork ambassadors and Lee Kloeckner submitted the winning essay.
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any career, as well as one at the state capitol where the telling of our story is vitally important,” she said.
First runner-up was Ryan Strobel of Pemberton, the son of Greg and Robin Strobel. He represented the Blue Earth County Pork Producers Association. Second runner-up was Natalie Johnston of Morris, the daughter of Lee and Judy Johnston. She represented the Stevens County Pork Producers Association.
Strobel is a veterinary medicine student at the University of Minnesota. His career goals are to work as a swine veterinarian and to remain actively involved on his parent’s crop and hog farm. He will receive a $750 scholarship.
Johnston is pursuing an animal science degree at the University of Minnesota, preparing for a career in animal health and pharmaceuticals. She will receive a $500 scholarship.
Winslow, Strobel and Johnston will represent the state’s 4,000 pork producing families at various functions throughout their term as pork ambassadors, including consumer and producer educational
events, and promotional activities that encourage pork consumption and public understanding of how pig farmers care for their animals. They will also have opportunities to enhance their understanding of the U.S. pork industry and to expand their leadership and communication skills.
Lee Kloeckner of Adams, the son of John and Barb Kloeckner, received $250 for his winning essay, Pork Safety. Kloeckner will be a freshman at the University of Minnesota with his career sights set on becoming a large animal veterinarian. He represented the Mower County Pork Producers Association.
Kevin Welter of Stewartville, representing the Olmsted County Pork Producers Association, received congeniality honors from his fellow pork ambassador candidates. This accolade recognizes Welter for his amiable, helpful and friendly personality. He is the son of Randy and Myrna Welter and he will attend South Dakota State University, Brookings, where his major is agricultural and biosystems engineering.
The pork ambassadors who took part in the competition, the county they represented and their parents’ namesare: front row, Haley Faber, Donny and Dawn Faber of Sherburn, (Martin); Leah Sample, Mark and Teresa Sample of Le Sueur, (LeSueur); Lisa Roker, Jonathan and Karen Roker of Bird Island, (Renville); Maria Brekke, Jon and Barb Brekke of Shakopee, (Scott); middle row, Matraca Steen, Brian and LeeAnn Steen of Sherburn, (Martin); Lee Kloeckner, John and Barb Kloeckner of Adams, (Mower); Aaron Gillespie, Jeff and Jackie Gillespie of Fountain, (Fillmore); Natalie Johnston, Lee and Judy Johnston of of Morris, (Stevens); Shelby Peterson, Rakki and Diane Peterson of Butterfield, (Watonwan); Katie Winslow, Scott and Jean Winslow of Fountain, (Fillmore); Kayla Michels, Norman Michels of Cambridge, (East Central); back row, Matthew Hanson, Allen and Theresa Hanson of Jordan, (Scott); Kevin Welter, Randy and Myrna Welter of Stewartville, (Olmsted); Ryan Strobel, Greg and Robin Strobel of Pemberton, (Blue Earth); Tyler Adix, Debra Adix of Alden, (Freeborn); Brady Welu, John and Theresa Welu of Milroy, (Redwood); Clayton Johnson, Curt and Diane Johnson of Jasper, (Pipestone).
Pork Ambassador competition judges, Sarah Schieck, a swine program instructor at Ridgewater College, Willmar, and Mary Bartz, a food and nutritional consultant, Sleepy Eye, react to an educational presentation by several pork ambassadors.
While at Farmfest, county pork ambassadors Aaron Gillespie of Fountain, Brady Welu of Milroy and Matthew Hanson of Jordan meet Gov. Mark Dayton.
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SeptemberSeptember 10-1465th Annual National Barrow ShowSept. 10-14 Mower County Fairgrounds, Austin www.nationalswine.com
September 14PQA Plus: 10 a.m.-noonTQA: 1:30-4 p.m. Wells Fargo Bank Building 220 West Washington Ave., Fergus Falls Preregister: Colleen Carey 1-800-537-7675
September 17-20Leman Swine Conference River Centre, St. Paul www.cvm.umn.edu/events
September 20Promotion & Image CommitteeNoon Minnesota Pork Office 151 St. Andrews Court, #810, Mankato Info: Pam Voelkel 1-800-537-7675
September 21MPPA Executive Board Meeting10 a.m. Minnesota Pork Office 151 St. Andrews Court, #810, Mankato Info: David Preisler & Jeremy Geske 1-800-537-7675September 22Research Committee10 a.m.-2 p.m. Minnesota Pork Office 151 St. Andrews Court, #810, Mankato Info: Stephanie Klinder 1-800-537-7675
OctoberOctober 18Swine Farms: A Great Place To WorkWorkforce Development Seminar8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Country Inn & Suites, Mankato Registration: www.mnpork.com/producers Info: Jeremy Geske 1-800-537-7675
October 19PQA Plus: 10 a.m.-noonTQA: 1:30-4 p.m. Faribault County Ag Center 415 South Grove Street, Blue Earth Preregister: Colleen Carey 1-800-537-7675
October 26 PQA Plus First Time Advisor TrainingApplication, registration deadline Oct. 149 a.m.-3 p.m. Minnesota Pork Office 151 St. Andrews Court, #810, Mankato Contact email: [email protected]
DecemberDecember 6Minnesota Pork Producers AssociationAnnual Meeting 1-3:30 p.m. Country Inn & Suites, Mankato Info: David Preisler & Jeremy Geske 1-800-537-7675
December 6Minnesota Pork BoardAnnual Meeting 3:30-5:30 p.m. Country Inn & Suites, Mankato Info: David Preisler & Jeremy Geske 1-800-537-7675
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Ambassador Lee Kloeckner and U of M Goldy Gopher entertain Farmfest visitors at the Minnesota Soybean and Minnesota Pork Board tent.
Scott County Pork Ambassador Matthew Hanson of Jordan discusses pig nutrition before audience members and judges. Public speaking ability is among several considerations judges use in the competition selection process.
Martin County Pork Ambassador Matraca Steen of Sherburn and Watonwan County Pork Ambassador Shelby Peterson of Butterfield talk about lean pork cuts during their group presentation.
Scott County Pork Ambassador Maria Brekke of Shakopee visits with University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler at Farmfest. Brekke is also a U of M student.
County pork ambassadors who competed in the state competition gathered inside the exhibit tent to hear the presentations given by their peers.
Pork ambassadors Brady Welu of Milroy, Clayton Johnson of Pipestone and MPB ExecutiveDirector David Preisler visit between judging activities.
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Bruce Vincent, nationally recognized agricultural advocate, thought-provoking speaker and third-generation Montana logger, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Workforce Development Seminar on Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Country Inn & Suites, Mankato.
Vincent’s opening talk, So, You Want to Date My Daughter, looks at how understanding society’s environmental and animal husbandry concerns (they LOVE the environment and animals…) is critical to positively engaging the public.
His afternoon presentation, With Vision, There is Hope: How Not to be the Career of Last Choice, will discuss how an entire generation of Americans has been taught that getting your hands dirty at work is a less than fulfilling career choice. Vincent will emphasize how this wrong-headed thought process is dangerous for those who feed, clothe, and shelter humanity and why it must change to achieve economic and environmental health, as well as a competent workforce.
Additional Program SpeakersTopic: Euthanasia TrainingProfessor John Deen, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of
Minnesota, will discuss the most current research, methods and rationale for swine farm euthanasia.
Topic: Working in a Filtered BarnDr. Darwin Reicks, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, provides usable information on swine barn filtration systems, its impact on employee morale, standard operating procedures and biosecurity practice recommendations for filtered barns.
Topic: Fight, Flight or Engage: Employee Conflict ManagementDonna Rae Scheffert of Leadership Tools will lead a hands-on, interactive workshop on tactics and strategies for handling conflict situations and preventing future conflicts. Participants will learn practical solutions for on-your-feet problem solving, ways to de-escalate negative behavior when conflict occurs and how to incorporate conflict prevention approaches into daily coworker and employee interaction.
Who Should Attend?Anyone who is involved in raising hogs will benefit from the seminar information, including independent pork producers and family members, contract growers, swine unit supervisors, site employees, system managers and human resource directors.
PreregistrationPreregistration for this conference is encouraged, although at-the-door registration will be accepted if space is available. The preregistration fee will be $20, if paid by Oct. 10. Registration at the door will be $40. The fee includes materials, lunch and refreshments.
Register online at www.mnpork.com/ producers/index.php or complete and return the registration form below.
Trot to the Tool ShedEducational materials on topics such as swine management and production, worker safety, employee training and biosecurity will again be available throughout the day at the Training Tool Shed.
PREREGISTRATION FORM: ATTACH CHECK OR INCLUDE CREDIT CARD PAYMENT INFOWorkforce Development Seminar: October 18, 2011 Country Inn & Suites, Mankato, Minn.
Cost: $20 per person. Preregistration deadline: Oct. 10
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address___________________________________ City ____________________________________________
State________ Zip_________ Phone _______________________________ Email _____________________________
Make checks payable to: Minnesota Pork BoardSend form (one per person) and payment to:Minnesota Pork Board151 St. Andrews Ct. Ste. 810Mankato, MN 56001
Swine Farms: A Great Place To WorkWorkforce Development ConferenceOctober 18, 2011
Credit Card Type: Visa Mastercard
Name on Card: _________________________________________
Credit Card # ___________________________________________
CVC # on back of card ___________________________________
Exp. Date _________ Signature ____________________________
For More InformationContact Jeremy Geske, Minnesota Pork Board, 1-800-537-7675, (612) 756-1200 or [email protected].
Hotel ReservationsReduced rate hotel rooms are available for attendees by calling the Country Inn & Suites reservation desk at (507) 388-8555. Cost for single king or double queen room, $84; suites, $94. Request the Minnesota Pork Board rate when making your reservation.
Bruce Vincent, nationally recognized agricultural advocate, speaker and third-generation Montana logger, will provide the keynote talk at the sixth annual Workforce Development Conference on Oct. 18 in Mankato.
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The Minnesota Pork Board is seeking nominees for its annual award program that recognizes individuals, families and groups who have made important contributions to the state’s pork sector. The five award categories are distinguished service, environmental steward, pork family of the year, pork promoter of the year and swine manager of the year.
Nominations can be made by anyone - individual pork producers, county pork associations, allied industry and agribusiness members, and pork producers’ neighbors and friends. The
applications are available online at www.mnpork.com/producers/awards.php or by calling the MPB office at 1-800-537-7675.Please submit your nominee application even if you are unable to complete all the questions on the form. To view past winners, go to www.mnpork.com/producers/awardhistory.php.
The deadline to return the nomination forms is Oct. 3. The winners will be recognized at the 2012 Minnesota Pork Congress. For additional information on the program, contact MPB Director of Education Jill Resler at 1-800-537-7675 or [email protected].
for annual Minnesota Pork Board awardsNominees sought
Award Categories Distinguished Service
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual or group who has contributed to the long-term success of Minnesota’s pork industry. This individual/group may be directly involved in pork production or involved in a supportive swine-related industry.
Environmental Steward The Environmental Steward Award recognizes an individual and/or operation demonstrating the positive contributions that pork production makes to the natural environment.
Family of the Year The Family of the Year Award honors a pork producing family who has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion on the local and/or state levels. This award requires a minimum of 20 years involvement in the pork industry.
Pork Promoter of the YearThe Pork Promoter of the Year Award recognizes an individual, couple or family who has done an outstanding job promoting pork and/or the pork industry on a local, regional or state level. Candidates need not be pork producers.
Swine Manager of the YearThe Swine Manager of the Year Award recognizes an employee (non-owner) who excels in the management of a swine production operation.
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National Barrow Show in Austin Sept. 10-14
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PRESIDENT: Bill Crawford1116 Chestnut, Fairmont 56031(507) 238-4456 (w)[email protected] PRESIDENT: Tim Waibel45438 541st Avenue, Courtland 56021(507) 359-1219 (h)[email protected]: Mary Peichel68808 Fort Road, Fairfax 55332(507) 426-7946 (h)[email protected]
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NATIONAL PORK BOARD: Karen Richter36672 145th Avenue, Montgomery 56069(507) 364-5395 (h)[email protected]@pork.org
Minnesota Pork Board151 Saint Andrews Court, Suite 810Mankato, MN 56001800-537-7675 | (507) 345-8814E-mail: [email protected]: www.mnpork.com
StaffDavid Preisler – Executive DirectorAmy Brandel – Communication DirectorColleen Carey – Support StaffJeremy Geske – Assistant Executive DirectorStephanie Klinder – Administrative AssistantJill Resler – Education DirectorPam Voelkel – Event Director
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