The National Pork Industry Forum is just a few short weeks away and hundreds of pork producers from across the nation will gather in Kansas City from March 4 to March 6. Pork Forum serves as the annual business meeting for members of the National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board providing an important opportunity for state pork leaders to discuss a wide range of issues shaping the future of our industry.

Because Pork Forum includes business for both national organizations, each state appoints two sets of voting delegates. One group represents Pork Checkoff business under the Pork Act, and the other represents public policy matters through NPPC. These delegates vote on national board candidates and proposed policy changes that impact pork producers nationwide.

Oklahoma’s recently approved 2026 Pork Act delegates are:

Hannah Bevins
Roy Cansler
Tom Layne

Oklahoma’s NPPC delegates include:

Joe Popplewell
Joe Locke
Cristina Carmona
Travis Vaughan

Together, these seven individuals will represent Oklahoma’s pork producers and carry our state’s voice into national discussions and decisions. To learn more about Pork Forum and the issues that will be discussed, visit the Pork Forum website. We also encourage you to connect with one of Oklahoma’s delegates or reach out to the Oklahoma Pork Council in the coming weeks to share your insights and priorities before they head to Kansas City!