by Bailee Arnold | Sep 5, 2024 | NCPC News
High school juniors and seniors and college students are invited to apply for the Emerging Pork Leaders Carolina program. The program aims to prepare young adults for careers in the pork industry and as ambassadors for the industry. Open to students in North...
by Bailee Arnold | Aug 9, 2024 | Beyond Bacon, Pork Industry News
As Tropical Storm Debby made its way through North Carolina this week, the NY Times ran an article Thursday warning about the potential danger of overflowing hog lagoons. It’s accompanied by a misleading photo of a flooded hog farm — from six years ago — that actually...
by Bailee Arnold | Jul 30, 2024 | Beyond Bacon, Community Spotlight
During the 4-H State Cooking Char-Grill Competition last week, two Edgecombe County teens came out on top with their uniquely executed grilled pork recipes. The competitors were scored on categories such as: professionalism, safety, uniquity, flavor, and execution....
by Bailee Arnold | Jul 3, 2024 | NCPC News, Pork Industry News
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2025 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in conjunction with a Board of Directors meeting of the NC Pork Council at the NC State University...
by Bailee Arnold | Aug 30, 2023 | NCPC News
The North Carolina Pork Council Scholarship Committee, chaired by Denise Mason, has selected three students to receive $1,000 scholarships this year. The North Carolina Pork Council proudly supports students who have a connection to the pork industry or are interested...