[1] According to NPPC's website, its mission is to "fight for legislation and regulations, develop revenue and market opportunities and protect the livelihoods of America’s more than 60,000 pork producers.
Public policy priority issues include those relating to animal health and food safety, environment and energy, and international trade.
[3] NPPC petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn California's animal protection law Proposition 12, in National Pork Producers Council v.
[6] NPPC creates ad hoc task forces to study or provide guidance on industry issues.
NPPC receives advice and works closely with the meat-packing industry and animal health and feed companies, as well as the National Pork Board.