The information you provide will allow the ABA to assist you in being able to provide accurate information in the ABA breeders directory which will, in turn, allow the ABA to enhance the value of the breeder’s directory to our membership and those that utilize it both online and printed. Those who complete the entire survey by Jan. 31 will … Read More
October Membership Newsletter
From new team members, office updates we’re working hard to communicate all of the positive things going on within the American Berkshire Association. Click here to read the October membership newsletter!
New Team Member: Cory Edge
We are excited to share that Cory Edge has accepted the Director of Berkshire Operations role with the American Berkshire Association. Cory will start his new role on September 21st and will be responsible for the following activities: – Grow the demand for Berkshire seedstock and Berkshire pork – Grow the Berkshire breed via litter registrations, transfers, and memberships – … Read More
2020 ABA Progeny Test: Mid-Test Report
We’re proud to have 16 pens on test for the 2020 American Berkshire Association Progeny Test! Thank you to Fly’n K Berkshires (IA), England’s Berkshires (IA), Lonnie Ploeger (IA), Pete Brummer and Family (PA), AJC Berkshires (IA), Dallas Kruper (IA) and Phenotypic Acres (IA) for participating in this one-of-a-kind data collection of purebred Berkshire genetics. Click here for the Mid-Test … Read More
New Team Member: Rose Criswell
We are excited to share that Rose Criswell has accepted the role of Member Services Coordinator for the American Berkshire Association, effective July 20, 2020. Rose will be responsible for the following:– Answering membership questions– Managing ABA national shows and sales– Writing show summaries for Breeders Digest– Assisting breeders with Breeders Digest ads– Supporting Team Purebred– Collecting DNA samples for … Read More
American Berkshire Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced
The American Berkshire Foundation is proud to announce the 2020 scholarship recipients. The Board will recognize these recipients at the Summer Type Conference, July 6-11 in Des Moines, IA. Gavin Branderhorst is from Prairie City, Iowa and a graduate of Prairie City-Monroe High School. Gavin has been active in his family farming operation since a young age and has been … Read More
Annual Meeting Information Posted!
The 145th Annual Meeting of the American Berkshire Association is scheduled for July 9 at 7pm in the cattle ring at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. ABA members will receive their meeting booklets and additional voting information in the mail shortly. Voting will occur from June 8 to July 6, 2020. View the meeting booklet, Board of Director nominees and cast … Read More
Transfer online!
You can now complete your transfers online! From anywhere at any time, you can submit your pigs that need transferred and check one more thing off that to-do list. Click here to view the online transfer form Please note that transfers will be processed in the order of which they are received.
Summer Photo Contest
With this summer being a little different, we know that families are still working hard in the barn. The American Berkshire Association is hosting a photo contest! We want to highlight youth who are putting in the hours to check off their to-do lists. From walking pigs to breeding sows to those adorable selfies, we want to see it all! … Read More
Association Update from your Board of Directors
Dear ABA members and stakeholders, The purpose of this letter is to update you on a number of important American Berkshire Association topics. Director of Berkshire Operations: The job description was updated and posted on April 26 to indeed.com and the ABA website (see “About” tab and “Careers”). We already have several intriguing candidates who have submitted their resumes. The … Read More