Neese Sausage: An institution of the heart

By David Jones This generous North Carolina company is an institution in the state’s pork industry, and next year it’s celebrating 100 years in business. This is a story about wealth. But a different kind of riches. Make no mistake about it; the Neese Country Sausage...

Returning to my farming roots

NCPC member Bill Hawkins shares his background, farm operation, family and history of his fulfilling farming career. Our farm is located in Deep Run, North Carolina, and operates as Trent Farms Inc. Our operation consists of hogs, turkeys and cattle. We began with the...

Curliss tapped to lead N.C. Pork Council

RALEIGH – The N.C. Pork Council announced today that Andy Curliss has been appointed the organization’s new chief executive officer. Curliss, a former journalist, brings extensive experience in public policy and communications to the N.C. Pork Council. “Andy has...