Utah Pork Producers Association

Welcome to the official Utah Pork Producers Association Twitter page! Be sure to follow us for more information about who we are, our work in the community, and more! #UPPA #UtahPork #PorkProducers Visit: utahporkproducers.org.

Market pigs are raised to about 25 to 28 weeks (6-7 months) and are nurtured from birth to their market weight of 280 pounds. ow.ly/Ry3v50IYuPa #UtahPork #UtahPorkProducers #UPPA

Today we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Thank you for your service. #UtahPork #UtahPorkProducers #UPPA

Happy Friday, friends! #UtahPork #UtahPorkProducers #UPPA

Your family get together isn't complete without this porterhouse pork chop recipe on the grill! Shop for ingredients at Associated Food Stores. ow.ly/1lqo50IYuEX #UtahPork #UtahPorkProducers #UPPA #Cooking #OnTheGrill

It was a great honor to serve breakfast along with @SmithfieldFoods to veterans, active-duty service members, national guardsmen, and other reservists as they participated in the @IWnational Silkies Hike in Salt Lake City this month. #UtahPorkProducers #UPPA #Community

UPPA wishes you a wonderful weekend with friends and family! Visit pork.org for fun recipes! #UtahPork #UtahPorkProducers #UPPA

"Pig farms have long been a staple in America’s rural communities. As caring neighbors and responsible citizens, we’re dedicated to giving back and helping make those communities even stronger." Learn more about #WeCarePork community principles: ow.ly/jSZ150IYuwY

Pharmaceuticals rank second in the most important contributions hogs make to society, according to Pork Checkoff. For more #porkfacts, visit: ow.ly/g1eI50IYuoL #UtahPorkProducers #UtahPork #PorkCheckoff

When you consume Utah-raised pork, you're helping to support Utah families, friends, and neighbors. UPPA is proud to serve you! Learn more about us: utahporkproducers.org #UtahPorkProducers #UtahPork #UPPA

Happy Friday to all of our fellow bacon aficionados! 🥓 #UPPA #UtahPorkProducers #UtahPork

An important delivery went out with over 30,000lbs of protein! @SmithfieldFoods, @PorkProducersUT + the Fredette Family Foundation came together to deliver meat to the @utahfoodbank following a joint-pledge to donate for every point scored by @BYUfootball + @USUFootball #giveback

Looking for the perfect barbecue dinner side dish? Try this Mediterranean pasta salad! ow.ly/JFji50IYucg #UtahPorkProducers #UtahPork #BBQ #Cooking

"Providing safe, nutritious food is our most important responsibility. It’s a complex undertaking that involves everyone from caregivers and veterinarians to those who transport pigs to market." Learn more about #WeCarePork food safety principles here: ow.ly/CImX50IYuaG

There are eight major breeds of swine commonly raised in the United States. Yorkshires are the most recorded breed of swine in North America. ow.ly/Z7Nl50IYtVG #UPPA #UtahPorkProducers #UtahPork

Happy National Barbecue Day! You know we've got you covered with the perfect recipe for the occasion – backyard barbecue spareribs! YUM! ow.ly/y0Vk50IYtP5 #UtahPorkProducers #UtahPork #NationalBBQDay #BB! #Cooking

It takes hard work and then some to be a farmer. Thank you to Utah's pork producers for all you do! #UtahPorkProducers #UPPA #UtahFarms

Who doesn't love waking up to sausage gravy and biscuits in the morning?! Shop for ingredients at Associated Food Stores! ow.ly/yn4850IYtFa #UtahPork #UtahPorkProducers #UPPA #Cooking

#UPPA is proud to incorporate principles of #WeCarePork into our everyday work on the farm. "Our livelihoods are directly tied to the land, water and air, so we know better than anyone the importance of protecting the planet’s natural resources." porkcares.org/ethical-princi…

The U.S. produces 12% of the world's pork. For more #porkfacts, visit: ow.ly/8SET50IYtlO #UtahPorkProducers #UtahPork

UPPA is always on the lookout for opportunities to support fellow organizations doing great work in the state. Visit our website to learn how to apply for UPPA sponsorships and donations. ow.ly/6I5050IYt0a #UtahPorkProducers #UtahPork #UtahCommunity