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 Pork Congress
Kickoff Reception and Auction
Hy-Vee Hall
(lower level, rooms 1, 2, 3)
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m.
What
better way to kickoff Pork Congress than with drinks, dinner
and an auction! This is your chance to help Iowa youth with their
college education. The Iowa Pork Foundation will hold its annual
auction to raise funds for the youth scholarship program. You'll
be able to place bids on many exciting auction items while you
socialize with fellow pork producers, allied business partners
and trade show exhibitors. It's a fun evening and we hope to
see you there!
 Pork Campus
Hy-Vee Hall
(north end of trade show floor)
Wednesday,
Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This
is your chance to talk one-on-one with experts from Iowa State
University to discuss pork industry issues or other topics. Sit
down and interact with extension swine specialists, manure management
experts and others. You also can test new extension recordkeeping
computer programs.
 Industry Information
Center
Hy-Vee Hall
(north end of trade show floor)
Wednesday,
Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy
refreshments while you browse the Industry Information Center.
From new IPPA programs to new pork products, this is the place
to see what your association is doing for you. It's all brought
to you by Tyson Fresh Meats.
 Iowa Pork Congress
'Hospitality Hour'
Hy-Vee Hall
(trade show floor)
Wednesday,
Jan. 24, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
After
visiting trade show booths Wednesday, you'll likely be ready
for a few refreshments to close out your afternoon. You can visit
any of our five beverage stations set up around the trade show
floor for "free" beer and pop. It's all compliments
of Alltech. Enjoy!
 Trade Show Dining
Area
Vets' Auditorium
(lower level)
Wednesday,
Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Conveniently
located on the north end of the trade show floor, grab some lunch
at one of the concession stands and take a relaxing break from
your visits with the exhibitors. We thank Schering-Plough
Animal Health and Sleezer Fertility Center for their
generous sponsorship.
 Producer Recognition
Reception
Marriott
Hotel (3rd Floor)
Wednesday,
Jan. 24, 4:30 p.m.
Come
and join others at this reception to highlight producers and
other stakeholders who lead the pork industry. This includes
producer leaders, industry stakeholders, public policy decision
makers and newly elected officials. This reception will informally
recognize efforts in supporting and being involved in public
policy.
 Iowa Pork Congress
Banquet
Marriott
Hotel (Iowa Ballroom)
Wednesday,
Jan. 24, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This
gala event begins with a delicious dinner and features introductions
of the 2006 class of Master Pork Producers, Master Seedstock
Producer and Iowa's Pork All-American. We'll also recognize the
Honorary Master Pork Producers and have the exciting selection
of the 2007 Iowa Pork Queen, Princess and Iowa Premier Pork Youth
Ambassador. We hope you will join us in honoring our industry
award winners and royalty.
 President's
Dessert Reception
Marriott
Hotel (3rd floor)
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 9 p.m.
After
the banquet, you can enjoy your favorite refreshments and delicious desserts at this gathering to honor the new IPPA president.
The reception is sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health.
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