AMBA Conference September 13-15, 2024

Join us for the 2nd Annual American Meishan Breeders Association Conference

September 13th – 15th 2024

Hosted by The Kelley Family – Kevin and Katy Kelley along with other family members.

Terra Vitae Farm
2719 Greenwood Road Woodstock, IL 60098

Let’s gather for our 2nd AMBA Conference!

Located in the central US this year, our hosts, The Kelley Family, have been active members in the recovery effort since 2017. Selling breeding stock and selling Certified Meishan Pork products, the Kelley’s are working daily to secure a bright future for the Meishan.

This years conference flow is similar to our 1st conference.

+++++ Membership or Hog Ownership is NOT required to Attend, Join Us & Learn About the Meishan!+++++

Tentative Schedule

Friday Evening
Meet and greet, Meishan inspired charcuterie board, and appetizers.
Hosted by Jensen Reserve.

Saturday
Coffee and snacks all day. Rotating sessions of your choice.
BREAKFAST: Light breakfast, coffee & water
LUNCH: Meishan is on the menu all day. (provided)
DINNER: A whole hog roast with a Meishan pig! (provided)

Sunday
Breakfast – Light Breakfast, Coffee and Water
Farm Tour, Meishan carcass review and breakdown

A.M.B.A. President, Laura Jensen, will speak Saturday and Sunday about the state of the association as well as the future of the AMBA.

(Schedule subject to change depending on weather and final session timing.)

Event T-Shirt, Materials, and most Meals are included in the ticket price 

Recommended  Areas for a Motel/Hotel

Book within a 10-15 drive from the farm, the towns of Crystal Lake, McHenry & Woodstock have chain motels.

CAMPING also available at the farm. Primitive style/ Boon Docking only, no hook ups. Port a potties and hand washing stations are available. No Charge for Camping. To camp: RSVP at ambameishan@gmail.com with your set up details.

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Ticket Pricing

Adult tickets are $249.00 each

Youth Tix (10-18 years old) are $99.00 each

Children 10 and Under are Free – Please order a ticket so we can plan best for food, supplies & event t-shirt

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Questions?

Please reach out to Laura Jensen at ambameishan@gmail.com or text / call at 770-696-3103.

Conference T-shirt Included!