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 …
2020 Awards Ceremony Archives
Pork Producer of the Year: Chad Herring
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. …
Emerging Leader: Bailee Arnold
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 G. Britt Service Award: George Pettus
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, …
Excellence in Innovation: Kraig Westerbeek
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 …