by Jen Kendrick | Mar 20, 2020 | Beyond Bacon
The federal government has issued formal guidance to the nation about the “essential critical infrastructure workforce” and the “special responsibility” to maintain continuity amid a national effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. It should be no surprise that farmers...
by Jen Kendrick | Mar 18, 2020 | NCPC News
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 intelligence, according to...
by Jen Kendrick | Mar 18, 2020 | NCPC News
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. Through his position as executive...
by Jen Kendrick | Mar 18, 2020 | NCPC News
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 in Winterville. She attended Barton...
by Jen Kendrick | Mar 18, 2020 | NCPC News
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, public policy,...