All Passports must be RECEIVED by PA Pork Producers council by
October 15, 2021 at 11:59:59 EST to be eligible for prizes.
Thank you to all our 2021 Trailgoers! Unfortunately, no one successfully visited all 21 stops on the Big Pig Our Pork BBQ Trail of PA. Congratulations to all our prize winners:
Visited 4 -9 Stops on the Trail
Visited 10-15 Stops on the Trail
To be eligible to win or be awarded prizes, you must:
1. Provide proof that you are a resident of Pennsylvania.
2. Be 18 years or older.
3. Collect at least 4 stamps on a single passport entry (one entry per participant).
Visit all 21 Stops on the trail and be entered to win the ultimate Big Pig Out prize packagE
A Traeger® Grill of Your Choice (valued at $1,000), a Smoker Cookbook, Grill Accessories + Tools
+ a Javelin Thermometer, Variety of Barbecue Sauces + Big Pig Out Tshirt
Win a Javelin Thermometer, Variety of Barbecue Sauces + Big Pig Out Tshirt
All Passports must be RECEIVED by PA Pork Producers council by October 15, 2021 at 11:59:59 EST to be eligible for prizes.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.
Weston Spect, has recently been selected to join the 2025 class for the Pork Leadership Institute (PLI). Weston grew up on a small horse farm in Somerset, Pennsylvania, where he developed a passion for agriculture through 4-H, FFA, and raising fair pigs. He attended Pennsylvania State University, earning a degree in Animal Science with a minor in Equine Science.
After graduation, Weston began his career in feed sales before joining Country View Family Farms. Over the past two years, he has advanced through their Manager Trainee Program and is now the Farrowing Lead at a 5,500-head Prop 12-compliant farm.
Weston credits mentors at Country View Family Farms, for fostering his growth, stating, “The knowledge and support from my colleagues have been invaluable. I’ve been fortunate to learn from a team that prioritizes continuous improvement and innovative problem-solving.”
“I’m incredibly honored and excited to have been selected for PLI,” Spect shared. “The program offers a unique opportunity to meet industry professionals from across the country, exchange ideas, and gain new perspectives that I can bring back to my farm and community.”
As Weston embarks on this journey, he reflects on his growing passion for pork production. “I never imagined how rewarding this industry could be. It’s incredible to walk into a grocery store and see a product you’ve worked hard to produce on the shelf. I encourage young adults to step out of their comfort zones and explore a career in the pork industry—it’s a truly fulfilling experience.”