Swine Health
Inside the Swine Health Advisory Committee
Five Advisory Committee members share what’s changed, what’s working and what’s next for the National Swine Health Strategy.
Swine Education & Outreach Professionals
Welcome to the National Pork Board’s dedicated resource page for swine education and outreach professionals. As a key partner in the pork industry, your role in educating and supporting pork producers is invaluable.
Join the Community
This group plays a crucial role in the swine industry by educating and training students, caretakers and producers in these areas:
- academia
- higher education
- extension services
2026 Swine Education and Outreach Professionals Conference
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Swine Education and Outreach Professionals Conference, taking place October 14–15 in Des Moines, Iowa. Join fellow swine educators for two days of industry updates, networking and practical resources to support your work with pork producers.
Registration opens August 17, and additional conference details will be shared soon.
Resources for Swine Education & Outreach Professionals
The Pork Checkoff recognizes your vital role and has developed resources to support your efforts. Explore our collection of websites, downloadable handouts and educational videos to support your teaching and outreach efforts.
Swine Education & Outreach Professionals Advisory Committee
The National Pork Board’s Swine Education & Outreach Professionals are dedicated individuals who play pivotal roles in academia and extension within the swine industry.
These dedicated professionals are actively engaged in higher education, they are instrumental in teaching and training students, caretakers, and producers on swine management. Through collaborative efforts, this group spearheads the development and dissemination of educational resources and programs vital to advancing the swine industry.
- Sarah Schieck Boelke, University of Minnesota
- Tim Safranski, University of Missouri
- Jeff Wiegert, Texas A&M University
- Shelby Sopocy, UC Davis
- Bob Thaler, South Dakota State University
- Colt Knight, University of Maine
- Mag Lopez Soriano, University of Missouri
- Joel DeRouchey, Kansas State University
- Robert Dove, University of Georgia
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