by Jen Kendrick | Mar 19, 2018 | Beyond Bacon
When the pork industry gathers each year at the annual conference to discuss current trends and pressing issues, the North Carolina Pork Council recognizes those who have made valuable contributions to our industry. They include pioneers who helped set the stage for...
by Jen Kendrick | Feb 28, 2018 | Beyond Bacon
The NC Pork Council is proud to be a partner in this successful, on-going collaboration between Smithfield Foods and Environmental Defense Fund. This is a guest post by Shelby Shelton, which originally appeared on the Environmental Defense Fund’s Growing Returns...
by Jen Kendrick | 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...
by Jen Kendrick | 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...
by Bra5c0 | 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...
by Jen Kendrick | Dec 6, 2017 | Beyond Bacon
The Census of Agriculture will be mailed out this month and while some may look at the every-five-year survey as a hassle, it’s important that you take the time to be counted accurately. The resulting data are used by farmers, ranchers, trade associations,...
