The Pork Checkoff has selected 13 college students to represent the #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team this year.
The National Pork Board is looking for the next #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team to advocate for pig farming through their social media channels.
The National Pork Board is accepting nominations for its 2019 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year award through Sunday, March 10.
Illinois’ Patrick Bane has been named the 2018 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year by achieving the highest combined score from a third-party judging panel.
Twelve lucky college students have been chosen to lead the #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team this year. Candidates were selected based on their involvement in the pork industry and their strong communication skills. The team will be active from July through December. “Social media is ingrained in young people’s lives,” said Claire Masker, communications director […]
The Pork Checkoff has awarded 21 scholarships to college students around the United States as part of its strategy to develop the pork industry’s future leaders. A National Pork Board committee judged the pool of 70 applicants based on scholastic merit, leadership activities, involvement in the pork production industry, and the applicants’ plans for a […]
America’s 60,000 pig farmers are pleased to celebrate global One Health Day on Nov. 3. by reaffirming their ongoing commitment to the core value of doing what’s right for the overall health of people, pigs, and the planet. “As pig farmers, we believe in raising pigs in ways that go beyond animal health and that […]
More than 2,100 National Pork Board recipes will now be available via Yummly. With a focus on upgrading its digital footprint and connecting with consumers, the Pork Checkoff has launched a unique recipe partnership with the leading recipe app and website to deliver personalized recipe recommendations and cooking resources to its more than 23 million […]
When you want to reach an often uninformed consumer base, you send in special forces. That’s why the Pork Checkoff has selected 12 college students to serve on the #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team this year. “Social media is ingrained in young people’s lives,” said Claire Masker, public relations director for the Pork Checkoff. “It’s […]
No one wants to see Porkotober come to an end. That’s why it is great to hear the National Pork Board is keeping the celebration going with the launch of the 2017 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow awards program to recognize, inspire, and connect the next generation of American pig farmers. Through Nov. 22, the National […]