Registration Now Open for the United Pork Americas Online Symposium

(Farm Journal's PORK)

Never in the history of the global pork economy has there been a more vital need to understand the future dynamics of the competitive landscape of the world's pork production systems. 

On May 25 at 9 a.m. CT, AgDay TV’s host Clinton Griffiths and Farm Journal’s PORK editor Jennifer Shike will be hosting the first United Pork Americas Online Symposium, a pre-event online before the in-person conference that will take place on Sept. 7-9 in Orlando, Fla. 

During this online symposium, Griffiths and Shike will discuss the global pork production system with Nathan Losey, AgResource Company grain and livestock analyst, and Richard Herzfelder, senior consultant on the international meat industry for Gira Consulting and Research.

These two internationally renowned speakers will share their perspectives and theories about the drivers that could change the competitive, international pork market going forward. From exports to pork quality and from health to profitability, Losey and Herzfelder will weigh in on the major drivers in the industry today. 

The online symposium is free. To register, click here.

Meet Our Speakers

Richard Herzfelder, Senior Consultant International Meat Industry
Gira Consulting and Research

Herzfelder is a senior consultant on the international meat industry for Gira Consulting and Research. Currently based in New Jersey, he spent more than 20 years in China and Vietnam, and previously lived in Latin America for many years. He is a specialist in the pig supply chain and produces Gira’s annual reports on China’s meat industry as well as numerous studies, articles and presentations on the meat industry in Asia and other regions.

Nathan Losey, Grain and Livestock Analyst
Ag Resource Management

Nathan Losey, grain and livestock analyst, grew up on a family hog and grain farm in north central Illinois. After college, he spent several years working on the family's farrow-to-finish hog operation before joining AgResource Company in 2005. Nathan is a graduate from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in agriculture business and a master's degree in economics.

What You Can Expect in September

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about important issues facing global pork production and learn more about the United Pork Americas conference, which is set for Sept. 7-9 in Orlando, Fla. Speakers from around the globe will be featured during the event as well as a trade show highlighting innovation in the industry. Treat yourself to a networking and educational experience you won’t find anywhere else by registering for the United Pork Americas conference at unitedporkamericas.com.

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