The Ohio Pork Council

November 17, 2023

NEW ALBANY, OH – Last Thursday marked a milestone moment for Ohio’s pork producers, along with the rest of the state’s animal agriculture industry as officials from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) broke ground on the state-of-the-art Ohio Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (OVDL) that will replace the current Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory built in 1961. […]

November 2, 2023

NEW ALBANY, OH – As part of its ongoing mission to create more pork enthusiasts across Ohio, OPC recently sponsored the chef at SAME Café in Toledo to attend the Midwest Pork Summit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with the goal of becoming more proficient in pork meal planning and preparation. Courtney Schmidtke, the chef of […]

September 18, 2023

Celebrate a deserving colleague, friend, or family member by nominating them for one of OPC’s annual awards. Nominations are easy, so take a look at the categories below before you make your submission. Pork Industry Excellence This award is given to a pork producer or pork producing family for their willingness to give their time, […]

August 2, 2023

Annual Competition Draws Thousands to Sample, Judge Pork Dishes COLUMBUS, OHIO – Barbecue fans from across Ohio and beyond gathered on Aug. 1 at the Ohio State Fair to see which top-notch barbecue competitor would come out victorious in the Ohio Pork Council’s annual Pork Rib-Off competition. The participants vied for top honors in categories […]

July 28, 2023

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Making its debut at the 2023 Ohio State Fair, the “Breaking Boundaries” Pig Show featured participants between 9 and 22 years old with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Along with the assistance of 25 youth mentors from the Ohio Pork Council’s OH-PIGS program, the participants experienced their first-ever “center-ring” opportunity to care for […]

July 20, 2023

Pork and bacon fans can sample the famous Ohio-centric creation at the state fair. NEW ALBANY, Ohio – America’s legions of “fair food” fans are in for a special treat on July 29 when A&E’s “Best in Chow” series debuts Ohio’s own Double-Decker Loaded Pork Loin Sandwich created at the Ohio State Fair by the […]

June 20, 2023

Donated pork will provide up to eight months of meals. On behalf of all the state’s pork producers, the Ohio Pork Council (OPC) is again partnering with a community-based nonprofit to further demonstrate how much its members are dedicated to bringing high-quality, nutrient-dense protein to those in need. A $2,000 donation from OPC to the […]

June 13, 2023

The Ohio Pork Council fully endorses Issue 1, a vital proposal aimed at strengthening the democratic process in the state of Ohio. Issue 1 proposes to raise the requirement for constitutional amendments to pass with a 60% majority vote. The Ohio Pork Council is a non-profit, farmer-led organization that represents the interests of Ohio’s pork […]

May 24, 2023

Effort to provide pork to up to 2,000 families. On behalf of all the state’s pork producers, the Ohio Pork Council (OPC) is again partnering with a community-based nonprofit to further demonstrate how much its members are dedicated to bringing high-quality, nutrient-dense protein to those in need. A $5,000 donation from OPC to the Greater […]

May 23, 2023

High-quality protein will help fight hunger for more sustainable communities. On behalf of all the state’s pork producers, the Ohio Pork Council is again partnering with a community-based nonprofit to further demonstrate how much its members are dedicated to bringing high-quality, nutrient-dense protein to those in need. A $5,000 donation to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, […]