Come one, Come all to the Keystone Pork Expo/Poultry Progress Day on Tuesday, February 21 at Shady Maple Banquet Center in East Earl (Lancaster County) from 8a-3p.  Numerous educational sessions will be offered, including Pork Quality Assurance and Transport Quality Assurance Certification sessions.  A trade show will also take place for visiting with representatives of numerous agribusinesses supporting pork and poultry producers.

There is no pre-registration required.  The educational sessions and trade show are free to attend.  Attendees will be able to enjoy the Shady Maple Smorgasbord for lunch for only $5.  Tickets will be available at the door.  Click here to for the full schedule.

Are you an agribusiness that supports the pork and poultry industries?  Click here for information about sponsorship, including trade show exhibits.

See you on February 21!

The PPPC will be hosting the Pennsylvania Club Pig Sale on April 7, 2012 at the Lebanon Expo Center.  The sale will offer 100 pigs (barrows and gilts only).

In addition to the sale, the day will offer educational sessions and an Animal Care presentation by Dr. Michael Pierdon.  Bidders are encouraged to come early and spend the day.

Entries are currently being accepted for consigners.  Please click here for the official entry form.  Entries must be received (with payment) by March 7, 2012.

Click here to view the full Rules and Regulations, including health and testing requirements.

Attention 4-H and FFA students!  Penn State Extension will be hosting the annual Pork Bowl, Skillathon and Speaking contests in conjunction with the Show and Sale.  Interested participants should contact Linda Spahr at 717-840-7408.  

Schedule of Events

7 a.m.         Doors Open/Weigh-In Begins

8:30 a.m.     FFA/4-H Skillathon Contest Begins

9 a.m.          All Hogs to be in Barn

9:30 a.m.     Sift Begins (For Purpose of Sale Order)/Bidder Numbers Available & Pens Open for Viewing

9:45 a.m.     FFA/4-H Pork Bowl Begins

11:30 a.m.    Educational Sessions

1 p.m.          FFA/4-H Pork Bowl Begins

2-2:30 p.m.   Animal Care Presentation by Dr. Michael Pierdon

3 p.m.          Sale Begins