The 2026 Biosecurity Workshop, hosted by the University of Missouri, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), and the Illinois Pork Producers Association, will take place at the Sangamon County Farm Bureau in Springfield, Illinois. The workshop will provide stakeholders with an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest applied research in biosecurity and gain insights from experts' field experiences. Participants will gain valuable insights into the National Swine Health Strategy, Secure Pork Supply plans, general biosecurity practices, emerging methods of trench composting, potential improvements to deep burial techniques, and procedures for developing farm-specific carcass management plans, all of which directly impact biosecurity and operational preparedness. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with experts and fellow stakeholders and engage in open discussions on current biosecurity challenges and solutions.
Location: Sangamon County Farm Bureau, 2631 Beechler Ct, Springfield, IL 62703
Date: November 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
