Anyone involved in the pork industry is invited to the Nebraska Pork Expo, July 17, in York, Nebraska. The program will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holthus Convention Center. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. Registration is requested by July 5.

The day will begin with a tradeshow and free breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m. Attendees will hear sessions on the latest and greatest in swine research, information on bio and cyber security, and a much-anticipated discussion around gene editing. The Nebraska Pork Producers Annual Meeting will take place during lunch. A free social hour, with door prizes, will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. to round out the day.

The event is sponsored by the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, the Nebraska Pork Producers Association, and York County Development Corporation.

"Pork production is a dynamic and evolving sector. We're thrilled to provide industry participants with a day dedicated to networking and learning about essential topics," stated Steve Martin, executive director of AFAN. "For producers exploring diversification opportunities within pork, our event offers valuable insights from vendors and informational sessions."

More information for attendees and vendors can be found by visiting the website. Specific questions can be sent to [email protected] or by calling the office at 402.421.4472.