A powerful speaker line-up is one reason to attend the 2026 Pork Industry Conference hosted by Four Star Veterinary Service on Sept. 1-2 at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie, Ind.
“Our industry is evolving quickly,” said Bill Minton, DVM, founding partner at Four Star Veterinary Service. “From workforce management and nutrition to disease prevention and market changes, producers need practical information they can use right away. Our goal is for attendees to leave with ideas that improve decisions, add value to their operations and create opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and learn from one another.”
Producers, nutritionists, academia and industry from North America are invited to attend this centrally located event featuring an educational conference with many opportunities for attendees to visit and network.
Participants are invited to a welcome reception and dinner on Sept. 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, registration takes place form 7 to 8 a.m., followed by an 8 a.m. start to the conference. Lunch and visiting with vendors will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Speakers include:
- Jimmy Smith, president at N.G. Purvis Farms, Inc.
“Build a winning team and create business success” - Jon Van Blarcom, veterinarian at Four Star Veterinary Service & co-owner Farview Farms LLC; Jimmy Smith, president at N.G. Purvis Farms, Inc.; & JW O’Bryan, owner O’Bryan Grain Farms
“Q&A Panel: Swine farm labor challenges” - Jason Woodworth, research professor at Kansas State University
“The moving target: Keeping aim on current swine diet formulation strategies” - Glynn Tonsor, ag economics professor at Kansas State University
“U.S. pork market and the role of consumer pork demand” - Andréia G. Arruda, associate professor at The Ohio State University
“PRRS virus: The biosecurity auditor that shows what we need to measure” - Laura Carroll, veterinarian at Four Star Veterinary Service
“Lessons the commercial swine industry can learn from niche production”
