56th Annual South Dakota Pork Congress

2025 Pork Congress Seminar Speakers

Wednesday, January 15th @1:00 PM

Please join Chase Adams, National Pork Producers Council Assistant VP of Policy & Dr. Brett Kaysen, National Pork Board Senior VP of Producer and State Engagement NPB for a candid discussion on current issues and topics NPPC and NPB are addressing and how they work to promote and advocate for the pork producer. They will provide a post-election update as well as detail how both organizations collaborate to support the industry's needs and concerns. Q & A session will follow pending time allowed.

Thursday, January 16th @7:30 AM

South Dakota State Veterinarian, Dr. Beth Thompson discusses Swine Health, Foreign Animal Disease, and other topics in this open discussion format. (Q & A Format).

Thursday, January 16th @10:00 AM

SDPPC is excited and proud to bring Chad Greenway to our 2025 Pork Congress! Chad will be our keynote speaker on Thursday January 16^th at 10am

A native South Dakotan, Chad grew up on a hog and cattle farm where he learned the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance. Chad earned a scholarship to the University of Iowa, where he starred as an All-American athlete and four year member of the Leadership council.

Chad played 11 seasons for the Minnesota Vikings where he was named All Pro, Pro Bowl, Man of they Year, and Captain throughout his career. Chad is founder and President of the Lead the Way Foundation and a Partner in 3 small businesses, including Gray Duck spirits.

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