CLIVE, IOWA — Over the weekend, the National Pork Board (NPB) announced it will transition the 2021 Pork Industry Forum to a virtual format.

“After much consideration and guidance from health officials, the board of directors for the National Pork Board has decided the Pork Act portion of the 2021 Pork Industry Forum, scheduled for March 3-5, 2021, will be virtual,” the association said.

Pork producers and the media are invited to attend the Pork Act Delegate Session. The NPB will make more details available soon.

The association plans to hold the 2022 Pork Industry Forum in person, in Louisville, Ky.

Meatpoultry.com continues to track the state of trade shows, conferences and seminars for cancellations and postponements, as well as those sticking to their original schedule.

See the updated list below. Please send updates to industry events to Ryan McCarthy (rmccarthy@sosland.com).