You Deserve to be Recognized!

Jim McManigal / Chuck Real Outstanding Swine Volunteer Award

The Jim McManigal / Chuck Real Outstanding Swine Volunteer Award is to recognize outstanding adult volunteers who have shown excellent involvement and contributions to the FFA and 4-H swine programs on the local level. Producers are encouraged to nominate individuals for this award. All applications are reviewed and selection is determined by the TPPA Awards Committee.

Nomination Process:

• Nominations will be accepted from current members of the TPPA.

• Nominations consist of a letter of recommendation describing the level of involvement and contribution to the FFA and 4-H swine programs, in addition to the form found online. Additional letters of support or verification will be accepted and considered.

Texas Heritage Pig Production Award

Has your family been in pig production for 50 years or more? Apply now for the Texas Heritage Pig Production Award!

OWNERSHIP / PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1. Pigs must have been continuously owned and produced by family members for two or more generations for at least 50 years.

2. The line of ownership from the first family member producing pigs to the current owner(s) may be through wives, husbands, children, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins. Adopted children will be recognized equally with biological children. The line of ownership and approximate dates of ownership need to be included in the application.

3. Any pig production that has been sold or is in the process of being sold or leased to a non-relative is ineligible.

4. Owner or co-owner must actively manage and direct the everyday pig operation of the farm. Absentee ownership of production does not qualify.

Applications are available at TEXASPORK.ORG Deadline: APRIL 1, 2023