New industry award will recognize and encourage the next generation of American pig farmers
DES MOINES, IOWA – Oct. 26, 2016 – As National Pork Month draws to a close, the Pork Checkoff is launching a new national awards program …
Month: October 2016
South Dakota Farmer Named America’s Pig Farmer of the Year
Recipient Recognized for Outstanding On-Farm Practices
CHICAGO – Oct. 11, 2016 –The National Pork Board announced today that Brad Greenway, a pig farmer from Mitchell, South Dakota, has been named the 2016 America’s Pig Farmer of the YearSM by achieving …
Pork Quick Facts and the Pork Checkoff Photo Library
DES MOINES, IOWA — Oct. 4, 2016 — The National Pork Board announces the debut of Pork Quick Facts (pork.org/QuickFacts) and the Pork Checkoff Photo Library (pork.org/photos), two new online resources to help build transparency and trust in the U.S. …
Pig Farmers Connect Farm to Fork during October Pork Month
October became known as Pork Month because it marked the time of year when hogs were traditionally marketed. Today, it serves as a celebration to thank pork producers and share their stories with consumers.
“If you eat, you have a …