Dean Frazer of Conrad has been named the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). He succeeds outgoing president Aaron Juergens and officially begins his leadership term guiding Iowa’s largest state organization representing pork producers.
Under his leadership, IPPA will focus on expanding market opportunities, advocating for producer interests, and fostering strong consumer connections to Iowa pork.
“I’m honored to serve as IPPA President and look forward to working with our board, staff and members to build on the solid foundation of leadership and innovation that defines Iowa’s pork industry,” Frazer said in a release. “Together, we will continue advocating for producers, strengthening markets and supporting responsible pork production across the state.”
The Frazer family has been raising pigs for more than 155 years. Frazer and his wife, Linda, operate a farrow-to-finish operation under Frazer Farms LLC, raising approximately 36,000 hogs annually and managing around 2,800 acres of corn and soybeans near Conrad, Iowa. Their son Grant and his wife Josie are also part of Frazer Farms, continuing the long-time family tradition.
“Dean has been deeply engaged in the pork industry for decades, serving on the IPPA Board of Directors and contributing to the association’s mission to support and strengthen Iowa’s pork community,” IPPA reports.
Frazer has helped shape IPPA strategic initiatives in promotion, consumer education, and market expansion through his roles as president-elect, vice president of market development, and District 3 director on the IPPA Board. He has also been actively involved with the Grundy County Pork Producers since 1987 and has contributed to state-level committees including swine health and well-being and the African Swine Fever Task Force.
IPPA says Frazer’s commitment to the pork industry extends beyond production. He and his wife were recognized with the Master Pork Producer Award in 2009, reflecting their long-standing contributions to the industry and community.
IPPA Delegates Pass Three Resolutions
During the annual meeting held on Jan. 20 in Des Moines, Iowa, the delegates passed three resolutions:
· That IPPA, in cooperation with the National Pork Board, will support the development of a comprehensive assessment including research to determine the advantages and disadvantages of a pork cuts quality grading system. A report summarizing the work will be shared at the 2027 IPPA Annual Meeting.
· That IPPA and the National Pork Producers Council support accurate and truthful labeling by continuing to defend the use of ‘meat’ and ‘pork’ to refer to only products that originate from live animals and actively oppose the use of ‘meat’ or ‘pork’ when referring to lab-grown or plant-based alternative proteins.
· That the IPPA Board of Directors will work with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to develop a statewide mandatory swine premises identification program within one year.
The delegates also passed a complimentary resolution to recognize Aaron Juergens for his outstanding efforts as IPPA president in 2025.
