We are NC Pork

North Carolina is a top producer of pigs, ranking third in the nation for production. This industry does more than just put pork on people’s tables. It supports jobs, is a positive impact on communities, and contributes majorly to our local economy. We are proud of the many individuals involved in the pork industry. Their passion, dedication, and hard work is evident in the product they produce.

NC Pork Facts

  • >80% family owned

  • $11.2 Billion Economic Impact

  • 2,100 permitted pig farms

  • #3 in pork production

  • 46,000 full-time jobs

“We are proud to play such a significant role in supporting the state’s agricultural economy, especially in our rural communities. Each of our farms contributes greatly to the local economy, not only through taxes but also by supporting local equipment and car dealers, restaurants, churches, charities, stores, and more. And we are doing this despite a 22-year moratorium on building new pig farms.”

– Everett Johnson, former president of the North Carolina Pork Council and a hog farmer in Surry County.