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2021
NC Pork Report – Summer 2021
- Letter from the President: Now is the perfect time to tell our story
- NC has a new weapon in fight to maintain food safety and public health
- Mason elected to National Pork Board
- Summer of Cue returns to support local restaurants and food banks
- Scholarship committee award five scholarships
- Katelyn Lowery joins NC Pork Council staff
- Save the dates for upcoming in-person events
- Ag Department highlights biogas project
NC Pork Report – Spring 2021
- Letter from the President: Let’s Keep the Momentum Going
- Spotlight on We Care Principles: ENVIRONMENT
- NC Pork Council gains new leadership
- Meet Roy Lee
- Vaccination is an Important Tool to Keep the Supply Chain Running
- Court Upholds 2 Rulings in Pork Industry’s Favor
- Virtual Give-A-Ham is a success
- Scholarships available
- Unfair shirts pay big for livestock programs
- NC Pork mourns the loss of another Hall of Famer
- NC Feral Swine Task Force recieves $2.6 million in grants
2020
NC Pork Report – Winter 2020
- Letter from the President: A Year to Forget, But One That I’ll Always Remember
- The Truth of the Matter: Health Claims Against Hog Farms Don’t Add Up
- New CEO Announced, Starts Work in January 2021
- State Fair Canceled, but Youth Livestock Shows Go On
- ‘Cue for the Crew in Clinton thanks frontline workers
- National Pork Board launches AgView
- National Pork Board elects officers
- National Pork Board launches Pork as a Passport
NC Pork Report – Fall 2020
- Letter from the President
- Truth of the Matter: Meatpacking Plants Take Measures to Protect Workers, Feed America During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Summer of ‘Cue takes participants on a culinary journey
- James Lamb named NC Farmer of the Year
- NC Pork appoints Gene Nemechek interim CEO
- Maxwell Foods to close hog operations by mid-2021
- NC Pork expands scholarship program
- NC Pork Hall of Famer Bob Swaim passed away
NC Pork Report – Summer 2020
- Letter from the President
- Truth of the Matter: Warnings About Pig Farms Before Hurricanes are Often Off the Mark
- David Herring reflects on his year as NPPC president
- COVID-19 Impacts the North Carolina Pork Industry
- NC Pork Council Substantially Increases College Scholarship Funding for 2020
- NC Pork Industry and Whole Hog Barbecue Series Team Up to Provide 5,000 Meals
NC Pork Report – Spring 2020
- Letter from the President
- NC Pork Producers Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
- NPPC Heralds Signing of USMCA Agreement and Phase-One Trade Deal with China
- Truth of the Matter: Claims On Air Odor Don’t Pass the Smell Test
- ‘The Story of BBQ’ Presents the History of Pig Farming at Museums Throughout State
- Faith Rests in the Appeals Court
- NPPC Argues ‘Impossible Pork’ Violates Labeling Law
- New Leadership Takes Helm of the NC Pork Council Board of Directors
2019
NC Pork Report – Winter 2019
- Letter from the President
- An investment in our future
- 2019 Whole Hog Barbecue Championship
- NC Born and Bred Barrow tops NC State Fair Sale of Champions
- Students receive NC Pork scholarship
- Tar Heel Double Pork Challenge wows judges at fairs
- 2019 Pork Chop Open
- Study Shows Pig Farmers Improving Their Environmental Footprint Through Efficiencies
NC Pork Report – Fall 2019
- Letter from the President
- Will plants be the future of helping farmers remove sludge?
- All Eyes on Richmond
- Legislators take a farm tour
- Annabelle Lundy Fetterman
- NC Pork welcomes new communications specialist
- NPPC launches keep America First in Agriculture campaign
- Two from NC named to Pork Leadership Institute
- Registration open for second Pig Welfare Symposium
NC Pork Report – Summer 2019
- Letter from the President
- Meet the newest NCPC board members
- Hog Slat’s 50th anniversary
- Study shows U.S. pig farmers making major sustainability progress
- Hurricane season is underway
- NC Pork Council continues to educate consumers with virtual reality
- Wayne County teacher chosen for new pork-focused Kenan Fellowship
- Pork Quality Assurance Plus Updated to Be More Effective
- USDA ramps up ASF surveillance efforts
- Farmers need to work on Secure Pork Supply plan to ensure business continuity
- Been near livestock overseas? Tell SHIC if U.S. Customs does not perform secondary screening
- How You can help protect against foreign animal diseases
NC Pork Report – Spring 2019
- Letter from the President
- North Carolina pig farmer receives national recognition as a next-generation leader
- NC Pork Producers Honored At Annual Awards Ceremony
- David Herring Elected President of National Pork Producers Council
- Two million servings strong: Hams Across America tackles food insecurity
- USDA Secretary Perdue visits NC hog farm
- Pork industry honors Dr. Billy Flowers with the Distinguished Service Award
- NC pork farmers earn national recognition
2018
NC Pork Report – Winter 2018
- Letter from the President
- 4th Circuit rebukes district court judge and overturns gag order in nuisance trial
- Chris Fineran grabs the state championship; David Hoffman takes home first people’s choice award
- Junior Livestock Sale of Champions draws record $190,000
- Mermelstein’s Grilled Pork Tenderloin Cubano wins Tar Heel Pork Challenge
- Mark Your Calendars
- Pork Chop Open Another Hole In One
- Hurricane Florence and the Rain that Wouldn’t Stop
NC Pork Report – Fall 2018
- Letter from the President
- Industry News
- FDA highlights altrenogest risks to farmers
- Construction begins on NCDA&CS Agricultural Sciences Building
- African Swine Fever discovered in China
- Trial Update: Nuisance verdicts threaten NC’s pork industry
- The fight for the right to farm in North Carolina
- NCSU students receive national pork scholarships
- Three students receive NCPC scholarships for new school year
- Students grill their way to success in 4-H Pork Char-grill
- Internship gives Smith a front-row seat
- Take a tour at the fair
- Mediterranean-style diet found to lower heart risk factors
- Flaky Parmesan pork chops wins at the Mountain State Fair
- Counties, municipalities support agriculture in face of frivolous lawsuits
NC Pork Report – Summer 2018
- Letter from the President
- Industry News
- Fineran earns Pitmaster title two years in a row
- Update: Optima KV is connected to the pipeline
- Changes are being made to certification for youth livestock shows
- DEQ settlement on Title VI
- Hog lagoon buyout
- Showing the world that We Care
- Bladen County Livestock Association serves the pork industry
NC Pork Report – Spring 2018
- Letter from the President
- Industry News
- NC Pork Conference a Success
- NCPC has a new address
- New Executive Committee elected to lead Board of Directors
- Board welcomes new member
- NC hog farmer appointed to state commission
- 2017 Award Winners
- SPECIAL REPORT: The Truth of the Matter
2017
NC Pork Report – Winter 2017
- Letter from the President
- Industry News
- Virtual Reality project debuted at the State Fair
- New logo unveiled for the Pork Council
- First of its kind renewable energy project
- NCPC hosts recipe contests at the Mountain State Fair and State Fair
- Whole Hog Barbecue Championship takes over South Street in Downtown Raleigh
- Youth News: Jr. Livestock Sale of Champions draws record $182,500; Carolina Showmanship Swine Circuit wraps up another year
NC Pork Report – Fall 2017
- Letter from the President
- Industry News
- Legislative Update
- Profile: Brandon Hartman
- Sustained Excellence in Swine Production
- Youth News: Scholarship winners, student social forces, pork cookery winners
NC Pork Report – Summer 2017
- Letter from the President
- Industry News
- Legislative Update
- Living the “Barbecue Life”
- Fulfilling the American Dream
- A Family’s Legacy: Nahunta Pork Center
NC Pork Report – Spring 2017
- Letter from the President
- Industry News
- A true partnership – Ballance family farm
- NCPC’s leading all the way
- 2017 NC Pork Conference
- Honoring industry leaders
- In the company of greatness
2016
NC Pork Report – Winter 2016
- Letter from the President
- Industry News
- Fourth Generation farmers nuturing the family land
- 2016 NCPC Legislative update
- Taking a break: Rep. Kenneth Waddell
- Neese Sausage: An institution of the heart
- NCPC is focused on education
- Checkoff tools offer on-farm solutions
- North Carolina youth were busy this summer
NC Pork Report – Fall 2016
- Letter from the President
- Industry News
- Q&A with Andy Curliss
- Team Kennedy
- Serving the salt of the earth
- Married to the farm
- 2016 Pork Chop Open
- Bluegrass & Barbecue
- NC Youth showcased around the state
- Winning pork recipes
NC Pork Report – Summer 2016
- Letter from the President
- Industry News
- The Babe Ruth of BBQ
- NCPC Contributing to Agriculture’s Next Generation of Leaders Through Warren Fellows Program
- NCPC Profile: Returning to My Farming Roots
- Sharing the Story of NC’s Hard-Working Farmers
- Honoring Game-Changers in NC Agriculture
- NCPC 20216 Scholarship Recipients
- Youth Livestock Scholarships Awarded
NC Pork Report – Spring 2016
- Message from the President: Finding Ways To Serve
- Industry News
- New Year, New Leadership
- Celebrating, Coming Together for 60 Years
- Recognizing Lifetime Contributions of Sonny Faison
- James Lamb Honored for Outstanding Contributions
- Megan Spence Epitomizes the Modern American Farmer
- 4 Perspectives from the NCPC Internship Program
2015
- Message from the President: Laying the Groundwork for Our Great Industry
- Industry News
- 2016 NC Pork Conference
- Educating Fair-Goers about Pork and Pork Producers
- Crock-Pot Pork Recipe Wins Tar Heel Pork Challenge
- The NC State Plant Sciences Inititiave and Connect NC Bond
- Slow Cooker Pork Featured at Mountain State Fair
- Highlights from the Swine Shows and Jr. Livestock Sale of Champions
- Alan Sharpe Inducted into NC State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame
- Carolina Swine Showmanship Circuit Returns for 2015
- The 2015 Whole Hog Championship Winners Announced
- NC Barbecue Experience Returns to Raleigh
NC Pork Report – Fall 2015
- Message from the President: Changing Seasons – NCPC Fully Engaged
- Industry News
- NCPC Launches Educational Campaign
- Welcome to Our New Online Home
- Profile: Megan Spence
- 2016 NC Pork Conference
- 6th Annual Livestock Lobby Day
- NC Pork Producer Honors Former FFA Teacher
- 2015 State 4-H Livestock Contest
- Interns Learn Important Skills While Working in the Pork Industry
- Employees Honored for Education Efforts
- Junior Market Swine Show
NC Pork Report – Summer 2015
- Message from the President: The Road to Success
- Industry News
- News from Pork Checkoff
- China Trade Mission Includes NC Pork Producers
- People in the News
- Sharing Our Story
- Flying Pig Challenge
- NC Soybean Producers Association Exhibits at NC Agritourism Farms
- NCPC Names 2015 Scholarship Winners
NC Pork Report – Spring 2015
- Message from the President: Opportunity, Challenges, Learning, Teamwork and Success
- Industry News
- Introducing the 2015 Board of Directors
- 2015 Pork Conference: Education, Networking, Fellowship and Fun
- NCPC Names Bob Swain to Pork Industry Hall of Fame
- Roddy Purser Named 2015 Pork All-American
- Edward Dail Named 2015 Outstanding Pork Producer
- Ray Simmons Named Environmental Steward Winner
- Bacon Bash Brings Home the Bacon for NCPC PAC
- 2015 Student Internship Program
- 2015 North Carolina Pork Council Scholarship
2014
NC Pork Report – Winter 2014
- Message from the President: Speak Up for Pork
- Industry News
- Whole Hog Barbecue Revisits Raleigh/Barbecue Experience
- Tar Heel Pork Challenge
- Lean Pork on the Menu in the Health-Promoting DASH Eating Plan
- Recap of the NC State Fair
- 2015 Conference/Bacon Bash
- Livestock Sale of Champions at N.C. State Fair
NC Pork Report – Fall 2014
- Message From the President: Strategic Planning and Environmental Stewardship
- Industry News
- Pork Industry Steps Up to Help Camp Don Lee
- General Assembly Wrap-Up
- Sharing Our Story
- National Pork Council’s Annual Fall Legislative Action Conference
- Second Annual Ag Day at NC State
- Farmland
- 4-H Winners
- Summer Interns
NC Pork Report – Summer 2014
- Message From the President: Investing in Our Industry’s Future
- Industry News
- Future Bright for Swine Waste-to-Energy Technologies
- Sharing Our Story …
- Award Recipients Honored at 2014 AASV Annual Meeting
- A Chef’s Life Wins a Peabody Award
- NCPC to Expand Educational Exhibits at 2014 State Fair
- 2014 Barbecue Championship Set for Bluegrass Festival
- 2014 Livestock Lobby Day — A Fun and Important Way to Reach Lawmakers
- Third Annual Flying Pig Challenge a Big Bang for NCPC PAC
- Save the Date! 2014 Pork Chop Open
- NCPC Names 2014 Scholarship Winners
NC Pork Report – Spring 2014
- Message From the President: Proudly Speaking Up for Pork
- Industry News
- Introducing the 2014 Board of Directors
- 2014 Pork Conference a Time for Learning, Fellowship and Honors
- 2014 Pork Chop Open — Friday, September 19
- G. Simmons Is Newest Member of NCPC Hall of Fame
- 2014 Pork All-American Is Brandon Warren
- 2014 Outstanding Pork Producer Is the Sauls Family
- NCPC Names Jeff Spedding Environmental Steward Winner
- Richard Eason Named Recipient of the 2014 Lois Britt Service Award
- Bacon Bash Brings Home the Bacon for NCPC PAC
- Celebrating 100 Years … Happy Birthday Extension!
- 3rd Annual Swine Shoot-Out Sporting Clays Challenge
- 2014 Student Internship Program
- 2014 North Carolina Pork Council Scholarship