Who we are
The Respected Voice of NC’s Pork Industry
The NC Pork Council leads through public policy and advocacy efforts, funding research relevant to farmers, providing producer education, and consumer information programs and services. As a proactive organization, the Council provides meaningful leadership for the state’s dynamic pork industry while engaging the diverse segments of the market.
Advocacy
We are a voice for the pork industry and those a part of it through public policy and advocacy.
Information
We are dedicated to providing accurate and important information to consumers.
education
Through funding research and producer resources, we focus on education efforts.
Our values
As industry leaders, we strive to uphold values committed to people, pigs, and the planet.
We produce safe and nutrient-rich food.
We protect and promote animal well-being.
We safeguard natural resources.
We defend public health.
We provide a safe work environment in line with our ethical standards.
We contribute to a better quality of life in our communities.
NC Pork Council is the oldest state pork producer organization in the nation that has operated under a mandatory checkoff funding system since its inception. Originally created as the North Carolina Swine Industry Association, the NC Pork Council was chartered in 1962 as a North Carolina non-profit corporation.