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, …
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Four honored at 2022 NC Pork awards luncheon
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 …
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA PORK COUNCIL
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 …
NC Court of Appeals delivers big win for agriculture
The State’s Right to Farm Act got a big win this week at the NC Court of Appeals when the three-judge panel unanimously dismissed a challenge to the law brought by the Rural Empowerment Association for Community Help, North Carolina …
Survey shows Duplin, Sampson residents are positive about local community, the impact of agriculture, and the promise of renewable energy projects on farms
Duplin and Sampson County voters are overwhelmingly positive about life in their local community, according to a survey of 500 registered voters conducted in September 2021. The poll, conducted by CHS & Associates, shows that nine in 10 voters view
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Six honored at NC Pork Council awards ceremony
RALEIGH – Six individuals were honored at a recent awards luncheon as part of the North Carolina Pork Council’s annual conference, which was delayed until November due to covid restrictions earlier in the year. Ed Emory, retired director of the …
Washington man named top barbecue cook in the state
RALEIGH – The Whole Hog Barbecue Series State Championship may have looked a little different this year, but it was just as competitive as ever. Twenty-four of the top whole hog barbecue cook teams traveled to Raleigh to go head-to-head …
Statement on the confirmation of ASF in Dominican Republic
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the North Carolina Pork Council released the following statement regarding Wednesday’s confirmation of African Swine Fever in the Dominican Republic:
For the first time in almost four decades, African …
National Pork Board identifies each state’s top pork dish
No surprise for North Carolinians – whole hog barbecue is our top dish
Des Moines, Iowa — As pandemic-weary consumers begin to travel and look for new recipes during a summer that’s starting to feel more “normal,” The National Pork …
Media Advisory: Five things to know about hog farms and hurricanes
With a new hurricane season upon us, here are five things to know about hog farms and hurricanes
As the Associated Press noted in a 2019 article, hurricanes often spawn storms of misinformation. Indeed, North Carolina’s pork industry has …