This week, the Oklahoma Pork Council team had the privilege of participating in the 2024 Oklahoma FFA Convention. With over 10,000 FFA students in attendance, this annual experience offers a valuable opportunity for Oklahoma Pork to engage with young minds.

At the convention, our team had a tradeshow booth with a focus on showcasing the diverse career opportunities within the pork industry. We were thrilled to debut an 11-question career quiz developed by past Pork Industry Group participant Madalyn Friend and her group, which was presented as their final project to the Oklahoma Pork board last fall. The "Pork Professional Test" received an overwhelming response with over 525 submissions from students eager to explore their potential in the pork industry. Take a moment to complete the career quiz for yourself!

Oklahoma Pork also led one of the six Career Success Workshops, which was attended by over 100 students. Oklahoma Pork's Executive Director Kylee Deniz had an engaging session discussing the various pathways available within the pork industry. We also distributed "merch" including sunglasses, fanny packs, Eat Pork license plates, socks and backpacks.

Plus, we are thrilled to congratulate show pig producer and Oklahoma Pork high school senior mentee Cooper Kline on securing a notable role on the 2024-2025 Oklahoma FFA State Officer Team. We are excited to see him excel in this leadership role!