Curliss tapped to lead N.C. Pork Council

RALEIGH – The N.C. Pork Council announced today that Andy Curliss has been appointed the organization’s new chief executive officer. Curliss, a former journalist, brings extensive experience in public policy and communications to the N.C. Pork Council. “Andy has...

2016 Tar Heel Pork Challenge Winners Named

The NC Pork Council was back at the NC State Fair again this year with the Tar Heel Pork Challenge. We were proud to have 18 tasty tailgate recipes to judge, and are excited to announce the winners below. Be sure to try the recipes for your next tailgate, game day...

Hurricane Matthew Update: October 14, 2016

Statement From Deborah Johnson, CEO October 14, 2016 “As farmers deal with historic and life-threatening floods, the Waterkeeper Alliance has deliberately exaggerated the environmental impact posed by hog farms in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Here are the...

Hurricane Matthew Update: October 13, 2016

Statement From Deborah Johnson, CEO October 13, 2016 Hog farms across Eastern North Carolina are continuing to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew and the extensive flooding brought by the storm. There are more than 2,100 permitted hog farms in North...

Hurricane Matthew Update: October 12, 2016

Thousands of hog farmers and pork industry employees across Eastern North Carolina have been working around the clock to protect their farms, their animals and the environment from the extraordinary levels of rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew. Hog farms...