LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Spanish-speaking employees working in the pork industry have an opportunity to strengthen their leadership and supervisory skills through a free training workshop scheduled for October 14, 2026, in Logansport, Indiana.
The Supervisory Training Workshop for Spanish-Speaking Workers is being offered through NC State University and NC Cooperative Extension, with support from Indiana Pork and sponsorship from the National Pork Board. The program is designed to help Spanish-speaking workers develop practical workplace skills, improve communication and build stronger teams within agricultural operations.
The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cass County Fairgrounds, located at 2281 E County Road 125 N in Logansport. Registration is free, and a light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Building Leadership and Supervisory Skills in the Pork Industry
The training will focus on six areas of professional development that can help employees become more effective supervisors and team members. Topics include interpersonal development, leadership skills, financial decision-making, building cohesive teams, conflict resolution and employee performance.
These skills are especially important in pork production, where effective communication, teamwork and leadership play an important role in daily barn operations, employee development and animal care.
The workshop provides an educational opportunity for Spanish-speaking workers interested in developing their supervisory abilities, whether they currently lead employees or are preparing to take on additional responsibilities within their operations.
Workshop Registration and Details
The October 14 workshop is free to attend, but participants are encouraged to register in advance using the event’s online registration form.
Workshop Information:
- Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Cass County Fairgrounds, 2281 E County Road 125 N, Logansport, IN 46947
- Cost: Free
- Lunch: Light lunch and refreshments provided
Participants can register online at:
https://forms.gle/myZMtwNdWrGbsruk9
For additional information, contact Dr. Eduardo Beltranena at NC State University by phone at 919-749-3153 or email at ebeltra2@ncsu.edu. Interested participants may also contact Stacy Herr at 317-872-7500.
The workshop is sponsored by the National Pork Board, with NC Cooperative Extension and Indiana Pork involved in supporting the educational opportunity.
For pork producers and production managers looking to invest in employee development, the training offers an opportunity to help Spanish-speaking team members build skills that can benefit both their professional growth and the operations where they work.
