AMBA Conference September 18-20, 2026

Join us for the 3rd American Meishan Breeders Association Conference

September 18th - 20th 2026

Celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary

Hosted by Mike & Rebecca Thompson of

Elemental Acres & Elemental Eats

29467 Gregory Road Rainier, OR 97048

Let's gather for our 3rd AMBA Conference!

Located in the Pacific North West (PNW) this year, our hosts, Mike & Rebecca, have been founding, active members in the recovery effort since early 2020. Selling breeding stock and selling Certified Meishan Pork products from their one-of-a-kind food truck, Mike & Rebecca are our West Coast powerhouse as well as avid supporters of the registry.

This years conference flow is similar to our last 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.  AMBA Trivia too! (Reach out of you have prizes to donate!)

Saturday Coffee and snacks all day. 30-40 minute speaker sessions run all day. 

BREAKFAST: Light breakfast, coffee & water LUNCH: Meishan is on the menu all day. (provided) DINNER: A Pacific North West theme like only the Thompsons can host! (provided)

Sunday Breakfast - Light Breakfast, Coffee and Water - lunch available if you choose from the Elemental Eats Food truck  (lunch price not not included)

A.M.B.A. President, Laura Jensen, will speak 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 most Meals are included in the ticket price 

Recommended  Areas for a Motel/Hotel

We will have this by early June. 

CAMPING also available at the farm. Primitive style/ Boon Docking only, no hook ups. Port a potties and a hand washing station is available. The Thompsons may have some tents available, reach out to them at info@elementalacres.com

To camp: RSVP at ambameishan@gmail.com & info@elementalacres.com with your set up details.

.....................................................................................................................................................................................Ticket Pricing is as follows: 

(Tickets are per perons)

 Adult tickets/ Non Member Pricing is  $349.00 each

Adult Tickets/ AMBA Member Price is $249 each -(same as last conference) Reach out at ambameishan@gmail.com for your discount code as a member.

Kids 18 & Under are FREE - must have registered adult

Also - please select a ticket for our under 18 guests so we can plan food and tshirts

Questions?

Please reach out to Laura Jensen at ambameishan@gmail.com or text at 770-696-3103. (A spam blocker may prevent unknown numbers from going through.)

Conference T-shirt Included!

Email us or we'll email you to confirm size

In addition to our Board of Directors & our Host Farm,  a special THANK YOU goes out to 3 other members who are helping make conference happen this year.

Brooke Fox of Pig Wing Farm

Marielle Marencic of Blue Hill Acres

Melody Harmon of Firefly Homestead

Photo credit of hog in wallow: Elemental Acres