The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is offering two tours before the 2015 World Pork Expo opens that will provide visitors a unique opportunity to gain insights into U.S. agriculture. A two-day tour, set for June 1-2, will travel to locations in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, showcasing hog, feed, bioenergy and equipment production. The one-day tour on June 2 will provide a look at modern swine production and food marketing, as well as agricultural research and product development. Both tours include meals on tour days, along with free, three-day admission to World Pork Expo, the world’s largest pork-specific trade show.
“The pre-World Pork Expo tours are a great way to gain a broad view of the many facets of U.S. agriculture and food production,” says Greg Thornton, NPPC director of producer services. “This year’s tours will cover a lot of ground — from feed milling to hog production, and pork marketing to energy production. Participants will gain a rich perspective of Midwest agriculture at the farm and beyond.”