The American Berkshire Association is currently seeking candidates for a part-time BerkshireSecretary position, based in the West Lafayette, Indiana office. This position has the potential totransition into a full-time role. The ideal candidate will be a trusted and valued member of our team. Due to the cyclical natureof our business, we are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate an aptitude … Read More
Get to know: Drew Farrer, Field Rep. & Member Services Coordinator
The ABA welcomes Drew Farrer to the team!Drew was born and raised in Royal Center, IN and grew up on a cattle and hog farm. He and his family specialize in all show stock. Growing up in this industry included selling show pigs and breeding stock to various breeders across the country. He attended Joliet Junior College and was a part … Read More
2023 ABA Progeny Test Pork Chop Photos
The photos for the 2023 ABA Progeny Test Berkshire hogs are now posted! This year’s participants are: Seybold Berkshires of NE, England Berkshires of IA, Lane & Laney Kate Bennett of GA, Phenotypic Acres of IA, AJC Berkshires of IA and Wippel Family Berks of OH. Results will be posted around the first of the year. CLICK HERE
Berktober Photo Contest
Celebrate Berktober with us! Happy BERKTOBER! We’re taking over October for a celebration of the Berkshire breed! 🍂🎃🐽What better way to share the love of the oldest pedigreed swine breed than to host a photo contest? Submit your photos representing your love of Berkshires by October 21 to enter to win. Voting will occur from October 22-29 on social media. Winners will … Read More
Updated Constitution and By-Laws
To reflect changes voted on by members of the American Berkshire Association at the Annual Meeting in June, please find an updated version of the Constitution and By-Laws below. CLICK HERE
Get to know: Rose Criswell, Director of Berkshire Operations
Rose Criswell, director of Berkshire operationsWhat is your educational background? Associates of Applied Science in Agricultural and a Bachelor of Science in Communication 2. What is your role at the ABA? Director of Berkshire Operations 3. How long have you been with the ABA? In the chaos of 2020, I thought it would be a great idea to … Read More