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Overman takes the gavel as president
Lorenda Overman of Goldsboro was voted president by the board of directors. Jared Porter of Mount Pleasant has been voted vice president and Gaye Crowther of Tabor City remains secretary-treasurer. Jim Lynch of La Grange will stay on the NC Pork Board of Directors for one more year as the past president.
Annual awards nominations open
The awards committee is accepting awards for the following annual awards:
Hall of Fame
Outstanding Pork Producer of the Year
Emerging Leader Award
Award for Excellence in Innovation
W.W. Shay Award for
Industry Distinction
Calling all college students!
The annual pork scholarship application is available. Any undergraduate studying agriculture at a North Carolina community college or university is eligible to apply. Deadline is April 19.
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Bacon Baklava
Although Chef Tim Graham’s creation is more than incredible as is, if you’re inspired to make it your own, try changing the types of nuts, omitting the cocoa nibs, or adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or cardamom.