from Roy Lee Lindsey, CEO of the NC Pork Council: After more than two decades in the pork industry, I thought I had a pretty good understanding of our industry and the challenges that face farmers who are working every … The post Trying to make sense of it all appeared first on NC Pork Council ..read more

A study published by researchers from the University of North Carolina has left us shaking our heads once again. This one claims that the closer you live to a hog farm, the more likely you are to visit a hospital … The post Latest study attacks hog farms and leaves more questions than answers appeared first on NC Pork Council ..read more

Ian moved through North Carolina yesterday as a post-tropical cyclone, bringing rain and tropical storm force winds to most of the state. Initial reports indicate that no pig farms have experienced any significant issues. There are no reports of impacts … The post Post-tropical cyclone Ian has little impact on NC pig farms appeared first on NC Pork Council ..read more

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Pork Council Scholarship Committee, chaired by Denise Mason, has selected six students to receive $1,000 scholarships this year. The scholarship committee and the North Carolina Pork Council as a whole, take great pride in supporting … The post 2022 scholarship recipients announced appeared first on NC Pork Council ..read more

Hurricane season is officially here and NC State researchers have predicted an above-average season with 17-21 named storms. Here are five things to keep in mind as we enter hurricane season.   Things have improved dramatically in the past 20 … The post With an active hurricane season predicted, here are five things to know about NC hog farms and hurricanes appeared first on NC Pork Council ..read more

Since the beginning, women have been a part of the rich history of agriculture and pork production. Whether they are caring for animals, operating feed mills, completing groundbreaking research or fighting for our industry on Capitol Hill, there is not … The post Remembering the Porkettes appeared first on NC Pork Council ..read more

by Milosh McAdoo, NC Pork intern  The passing down of skills, techniques and passions has been a cornerstone of the agriculture industry for centuries. For many farmers, the traditions of taking care of livestock and crops were taught by parents, … The post Dr. Shannon Wiley: Investing in communities through investing in youth  appeared first on NC Pork Council ..read more

RALEIGH – Four individuals were honored at a recent awards luncheon as part of the North Carolina Pork Council’s annual conference. Dr. Todd See, chairman of the conference committee presented the awards along with NCPC President Jared Porter. The following … The post Four honored at 2022 NC Pork awards luncheon appeared first on NC Pork Council ..read more

by Milosh McAdoo, NC Pork intern and former NC FFA State Officer There is something special about seeing a young person sporting the blue corduroy jacket of the National FFA Organization. This jacket may not be this year’s trendiest fashion … The post Celebrating National FFA Week and the impact of pig production appeared first on NC Pork Council ..read more

In accordance with provisions stated in Article VIII of the North Carolina Pork Council Bylaws, notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the members of the Council will be held on Thursday, March 3 at 7:45 am at … The post NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA PORK COUNCIL appeared first on NC Pork Council ..read more