The Ohio Pork Council

July 3, 2025

NEW ALBANY, OHIO – After much political debate, Ohio’s pig farmers are thanking Gov. Mike DeWine for signing the $90.5 billion 2026-27 operating budget into law earlier this week as it will help to protect areas of vital importance to keep the state’s number one industry—agriculture—including key provisions critical to the future of the pork […]

June 17, 2025

June 12, 2025

On behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers, Nathan Schroeder, president of the Ohio Pork Council (OPC) and farmer from Leipsic, Ohio (left), presented a check for $5,000 to Rod McGuire, vice president of food resources for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to purchase pork for distribution throughout the organization’s six-county area. NEW ALBANY, OHIO – While […]

May 29, 2025

(Left: Hannah Schroeder, summer 2025 policy and communications intern. Right: Anna Meyer, summer 2025 communications intern.) NEW ALBANY, OHIO – The Ohio Pork Council (OPC) welcomes two interns to the staff for summer 2025, Hannah Schroeder of Leipsic, Ohio, and Anna Meyer of Cygnet, Ohio. “We are excited to welcome these talented individuals to our […]

May 23, 2025

(left to right: John H. Davis, Bill Isler, John Linder, Steven D. Maurer) NEW ALBANY, OHIO – The Ohio Agricultural Council (OAC) will proudly induct four outstanding individuals into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame this year, honoring their remarkable contributions to Ohio agriculture. The 59th annual ceremony, set for August 1, will pay tribute […]

May 23, 2025

Jarred Black, president elect of OPC (left) presented a check for $5,000 of pork on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. The funds will be used to distribute pork throughout 20 counties across Ohio. NEW ALBANY, OHIO – In the 20 counties served by the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), more than […]

May 22, 2025

Jess Stevens, pork producer from Waynesville, Ohio (second from left) presented a check for $5,000 of pork on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers for the Freestore Foodbank. The funds will be used to distribute pork throughout the 20 county region the nonprofit serves. CINCINNATI, OHIO – In the 20 counties across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana […]

February 6, 2025

Ohio Pork Council President Nathan Schroeder (far left) presents the Ohio Pork Industry Excellence Award to Jim Albaugh who is joined by his family members (left to right), Dixie Albaugh, Dakota Albaugh, Sheri Albaugh, and Dennis Albaugh. LIMA, OHIO – A true highlight of the 2025 Ohio Pork Congress was the annual awards presentation by […]

January 17, 2025

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted was named as successor to JD Vance’s former US Senate seat today. His wife Tina (far right) stood next to him along with their family. The couple said the family will not relocate to Washington, DC, as a household, but that Husted would be back in Ohio very often.  NEW ALBANY, […]

January 8, 2025

NEW ALBANY, OHIO – The 2025 edition of the Ohio Pork Congress promises to be bigger and better than ever during its two-day run at Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima, Ohio, Feb. 4-5. Featuring in-depth presentations and discussions on swine health, economics, employee management, product innovation, and more, the Eastern Hog Belt’s […]