Nine college students at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) begin the Illinois Pork Industry Group (IL PIG) program developed by the Illinois Pork Producers Association. This new six-week learning program begins Oct. 10 and will cover a variety of topics, including Pork 101 & Policy Conversation, Borgic Farms Sow Farm Tour, Let’s Talk Animal Health, Sustainability & Regulations A-Z, Speed Networking Career Event, Packing Plant Tour at JBS, and Carcass Demonstration & Retail Discussion, according to an association release.
The new program was developed for students who want to better understand Illinois’ swine industry and expand their network of agricultural professionals in the state. Students will grow their knowledge of commercial pork production, diverse career opportunities, agricultural advocacy, professionalism and more.
Each session will also include a free lunch, door prizes and helpful advice from industry experts. Upon completion of the six sessions, the students will receive a $300 scholarship.
The nine selected Lincoln Land Community College students include:
Taylor Armstrong - Rushville, IL
Nathan Brown - Hillsboro, IL
Alaina Ford -Franklin, IL
JoBeth Matli - Raymond, IL
Alexis McCarty - Sherman, IL
Kassie Ortberg - Aledo, IL
Avery Pope - Harvel, IL
Bailey Shields - Winfield, MO
Jordan Shields - Winfield, MO
