University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension generates information that is posted on the PIG Gateway, said Duane Reese, UNL swine specialist.
"Producers benefit from the convenience of being able to go to one place on the Internet for sound, research-based information and advice," he said.
There are four components to PIG Opportunities.
"PIG Opportunities is designed to encourage individuals to pursue a career in the pork industry," said the center's executive director, David Meisinger. "This program will provide one location for individuals from around the U.S. to learn about community colleges and universities that offer swine science courses, careers in the pork industry and internships currently available."
Employers, universities and community colleges are invited to share their opportunities in the swine industry free of charge in PIG Opportunities by contacting Sarah Beaman at sbbeaman@iastate.edu.
The U.S. Pork Center of Excellence was established in 2005 as a public/private partnership to bring together academic expertise in research, teaching and extension related to pork production. The center is housed at the National Swine Research and Information Center on the Iowa State University campus. Two governmental agencies, two industry associations, 14 state pork producer associations and 25 land-grant universities are involved in the coalition.
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