by Jen Kendrick | Jun 16, 2021 | NCPC News
The Scholarship Committee, chaired by Denise Mason, has chosen five individuals to receive $1,000 scholarships this year. “This was an impressive group of candidates and the committee felt they were all deserving of the scholarship,” said Jay Foushee, a Person County...
by Jen Kendrick | May 25, 2021 | NCPC News, Pork Industry News
Visit North Carolina BBQ restaurants this summer to earn free swag and generate donations to local food banks RALEIGH — The Summer of ‘Cue is back for 2022! Now’s the time for you to continue checking off that barbecue bucket list while supporting local...
by Jen Kendrick | May 11, 2021 | Beyond Bacon, NCPC News
Statement from CEO Roy Lee Lindsey The recent research article entitled “Air quality–related health damages of food” is a perfect example of how you can craft a “study” to reach a pre-determined outcome, in this case criticizing animal agriculture. But...
by Jen Kendrick | May 5, 2021 | Beyond Bacon
We regularly get questions regarding the use of the lagoon and sprayfield system for manure management on our farms. These questions usually involve mention of the long-standing moratorium, the “Smithfield Agreement,” and claims that North Carolina hog...
by Jen Kendrick | Apr 7, 2021 | Beyond Bacon
Despite media reports, hog farms fare well during hurricanes. After all, North Carolina is no stranger to hurricanes, and North Carolina pig farmers have become adept at preparing for the storms. Since Hurricane Floyd hit the state in 1999, the state has seen no less...
