Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Completed Competitive Grant

Transitioning the Pork Niche Market Working Group to self-sufficiency

Project ID: M2010-16

Abstract

A case study and business plan were created to support continuation of the Pork Niche Market Working Group (PNMWG).

Key Question: How can a working group of niche pork companies, niche pork producers and stakeholder groups transition to new leadership and a new organizational home that will assure it continues to provide value to its members?

Findings: The project used a participatory process to gather input from PNMWG members for a business plan for the group. This plan is being used as a framework for a transitioning process being led by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University to assure that the PNMWG continues into the future.

Lead investigator: Gary Huber, Practical Farmers of Iowa (formerly)

Year of grant completion: 2011

This competitive grant project was part of the Leopold Center's Marketing Initiative.

Topics: Business management, distribution and marketing, Niche meat, dairy and poultry