The federal government has issued formal guidance to the nation about the “essential critical infrastructure workforce” and the “special responsibility” to maintain continuity amid a national effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
It should be no surprise that farmers …
Deborah Johnson of Clinton was inducted into the North Carolina Pork Council Hall of Fame. She has represented the North Carolina pork industry on the local, state and national levels. And she has done so with tenacity, loyalty, grace and …
Chad Herring is a third-generation pig farmer who manages the family pig farm in Mount Olive.
Not only does Chad nurture the newly weaned pigs that come to his nursery, he has begun to nurture relationships with consumers as well. …
Bailee Arnold has shown both a passion and a commitment to excellence on the farm – and in sharing the story of agriculture, which has earned her the Emerging Leader Award.
Bailee is originally from Nash County, but currently lives …
Lois Britt gave of herself to the pork industry and to the community. As the Lois G. Britt Service Award recipient, George Pettus of Asheville has done the same.
George Pettus has provided his expertise in environmental design, engineering, permitting, …
The Award for Excellence in Innovation was given to Kraig Westerbeek of Warsaw.
“Kraig has been at the forefront of a range of continuous improvements across the industry and is a recognized leader in the field of environmental stewardship in …
The following was sent as a letter to the editor of local papers by a pig farmer and NCPC board member:
As Americans begin dealing with the spread of COVID-19, they can learn a lot from the example set by …
February is American Heart Month—a time to for us to turn our attention to “matters of the heart” – our heart health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting many North Carolina families. Take time …
The news has been filled lately with more stories about the growing divide between North Carolina’s urban and rural communities. While larger cities are experiencing a wave of growth, many rural communities are struggling with declining populations and the continued …
RALEIGH – Jim Lynch and Lorenda Overman, both from Goldsboro, were elected this week to lead the North Carolina Pork Council board of directors as president and vice president, respectively.
Jim Lynch of Goldsboro has been elected president. Lynch has …