The National Pork Board is pleased to announce Kara Behlke, of St. Louis, Missouri, has joined the team as director of nutrition and dietetics.
Pork Board Develops Content to Help Parents Now Filling the Role of Teacher
Engaging Educational Materials Help K-12 Students Develop FCS and environmental science skills
Parents nationwide now have access to new ways to keep children learning and engaged during the coronavirus crisis, thanks to free materials developed in conjunction with the Pork Checkoff.
Pig Farmers Provide 40,000 Servings of Pork to Fight Food Insecurity in Kansas City
Donation provided on behalf of National Pork Industry Forum attendees by Prairie Fresh® Pork
To kick off its national forum meeting, the pork industry announced today that nearly 40,000 servings of pork will be donated to Harvesters – The Community Food Network. The donation, made by Prairie Fresh® Pork on behalf of attendees at the industry’s annual meeting, will help fight food insecurity in the Kansas City area.
U.S. Pork Exports Set Both Value and Volume Records in 2019
Checkoff is focusing on aggressive growth strategies in 2020
U.S. pork exports finished 2019 on a high note, setting new records for both value and volume, according to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Pork Checkoff Commits $500,000 to Develop Highly Trained Industry Professionals
Submit applications to the National Pork Board by Feb. 25
The National Pork Board has opened the application period for a new series of swine research fellowships to provide a pipeline of highly skilled employees for the pork industry. The Pork Checkoff has committed a total of $500,000 for the fellowships, which will fund professional student education and training in critical areas of impact, including animal science, feed science and management, engineering and human resources, among many others.
Registration Now Open for Industry-Leading Pork Management Conference
Checkoff event provides platform for experts to discuss future of the U.S. pork industry
The annual conference will feature a diverse set of experts from across the U.S. to address current business trends and challenges facing the pork industry. Through presentations, breakout sessions and networking, attendees will gain important insight into the pork industry while learning critical management practices to improve the performance and efficiency of pig farming.
Pig Farmers Pay It Forward with Two Million Servings of Pork
Commitment to We CareSM shown while fighting food insecurity
The National Pork Board announced today more than 2 million servings of pork have been donated in the last two months by pig farmers working together to help fight food insecurity in their local communities. The donations – made through the national Hams Across America effort – showcase the pork industry’s commitment to the We CareSM ethical principles, including a focus on community.
National Pork Industry Forum to Be Held March 4-6, 2020
Pork Producers to discuss Checkoff successes and future direction in Kansas City
Producer delegates from across the United States will gather in Kansas City, March 4-6, for the annual National Pork Industry Forum. The 15 producers who serve as members of the National Pork Board and Pork Checkoff staff leadership will hear directly from Pork Act delegates appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
National Pork Board Makes Changes to Senior Leadership Team
Action elevates experienced leaders within a revised team structure to ensure delivery on new Pork Checkoff strategy
The National Pork Board has announced senior leadership changes to better implement a new Pork Checkoff vision, structure and operating plan supported by its board of directors – the first major restructuring in nearly 20 years.
Pork Industry Releases New Sustainability Report
Report and porkcares.org share successes and set stage for future improvement
“As pig farmers, we are committed to producing safe food, protecting the environment and caring for our pigs by following the six We Care ethical principles,” said David Newman, president of the National Pork Board and a pig farmer representing Arkansas. “These new resources were developed to share relevant information and metrics and to lay a foundation for continuous improvement in the area of sustainability.”