The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) PORK 101 program launched in fall, 1997, and 21 years later continues to offer insight into the pork industry; over that span of time shaping, influencing, and guiding over 2,000 people. The concept of PORK 101 started with a discussion among various AMSA members, as there was a need for basic pork information shared within the industry. So, a group of AMSA member came together to create the content and material to bring this information to the forefront, and made it available for the people within the industry. This program brings tremendous value to everyone that attends, as it provides general knowledge that enables individuals to go back and do their jobs even better. It also gives them the fundamentals and the ability to teach and train those around them, making the impact even greater.
PORK 101 is hosted by AMSA in cooperation with the National Pork Board, and over the years has received support numerous times from our sponsors Merck Animal Health and Elanco Animal Health. AMSA also receives additional support in promoting and marketing our program from our co-sponsors the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP), North American Meat Institute Foundation (NAMIF), the Southwest Meat Association (SMA), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and the Canadian Meat Science Association (CMSA).