A bit of history on our birthday

by | Jan 11, 2018 | Beyond Bacon

Sing along, if you wish… Happy birthday to us, Happy birthday to us, Happy birthday Pork Council, Happy birthday to us!   A bit of history is appropriate today because it is the anniversary of our incorporation… The stirrings of today’s North Carolina Pork...

Let it snow!

by | Jan 3, 2018 | Beyond Bacon

“Oh the weather outside is frightful…but the barns are soooo delightful…” Apologies to Dean Martin but this is the tune I’ve singing in my head as everyone does chores this morning. The outside thermometer read 12 degrees at 6 a.m. today.  Cold, especially this level...

What is driving NC’s “economic miracle”?

by | Jan 2, 2018 | Beyond Bacon

N.C. State economist Mike Walden recently wrote about the “Big Five,” distinct and transformative industry sectors that are the drivers of our state’s economy. The five sectors are: Technology Pharmaceuticals Finance Vehicle parts Food processing These industries make...