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 …
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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 …
2021 scholarship winners announced
The Scholarship Committee, chaired by Denise Mason, has chosen five individuals to receive $1,000 scholarships this year.
“This was an impressive group of candidates and the committee felt they were all deserving of the scholarship,” said Jay Foushee, a Person …
Welcome to the #SummerofCue
Visit North Carolina BBQ restaurants this summer to earn free swag and generate donations to local food banks
RALEIGH — With North Carolina easing pandemic restrictions, there’s never been a better time to visit North Carolina’s great selection of barbecue …
Statement regarding study about air-quality health damages of food
Statement from CEO Roy Lee Lindsey
The recent research article entitled “Air quality–related health damages of food” is a perfect example of how you can craft a “study” to reach a pre-determined outcome, in this case criticizing animal …
Communications and Outreach Specialist position open
The North Carolina Pork Council seeks a talented communications specialist who can assist in dynamic efforts to promote, educate and inform external and internal audiences about great things happening in an industry that produces beloved products and is vital to …
Statement regarding confirmation hearing for Michael Regan
The North Carolina Pork Council issued the following statement today regarding the confirmation hearing for Michael Regan as secretary of the Environmental Protection Agency:
We are proud that a North Carolinian has been nominated to be U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
NC Pork statement on Michael Regan
The North Carolina Pork Council issued the following statement today regarding the presumptive nomination of Michael Regan for the EPA role:
Secretary Regan made a point to educate himself about our industry and issues. He visited our farms and listened …