The Ohio Pork Council

The Ohio Pork Council was established in 1968 when leaders in Ohio’s pork industry determined it was a necessity to promote their own product. When the organization began, about 800 farmers dedicated themselves to this task. The Council now has approximately 2,500 members. Our mission is to serve and benefit all Ohio pork producers.

Ohio’s Pig Farmers Donate Pork to Greater Cleveland Food Bank

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 […]

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Ohio’s Pig Farmers Donate Pork to Mid-Ohio Food Collective

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, […]

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Ohio’s Pig Farmers Donate Pork to New Day Ministries

May 17, 2023

Effort highlights producers’ ethic to serve their communities. 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. OPC is donating $2,500 to New Day Ministries, based […]

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Ohio’s Pig Farmers Donate Pork to The Salvation Army in Bucyrus

May 17, 2023

Effort highlights producers’ ethic to serve their communities. 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. OPC is donating $2,500 to the Salvation Army location […]

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Ohio Pork Council Welcomes Communications Intern, Bayleigh Miller, to Staff

May 17, 2023

New Albany, Ohio — May 17, 2023 — The Ohio Pork Council (OPC) welcomes Bayleigh Miller as its 2023 summer communications intern.  “We are thrilled to have Bayleigh join our team as she continues her education in agricultural communications,” says Cheryl Day, OPC Executive Vice President. “We know that she will be an asset to […]

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Ohio Pork Council Names Mike King as Senior Communications and Public Relations Director

February 21, 2023

NEW ALBANY, Ohio – The Ohio Pork Council (OPC) announces Mike King as its new Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations. The veteran communications professional has worked in multiple roles in ag publishing and marketing communications agencies where he focused on communicating about agriculture products and services with an emphasis on swine. Most notably, King […]

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Ohio Pork Council Presents Awards During Annual Pork Congress

February 10, 2023

At the awards luncheon held during the Ohio Pork Congress on February 8, 2023, several volunteers were recognized for outstanding contributions to the Ohio pork industry. The Ohio Pork Industry Excellence, Service, Pork Promoter of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Friend of Pork Industry awards were presented. Kicking off the program, Ohio Pork […]

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Saydee Baughman named Ohio Pork Council Office Manager

January 17, 2023

 NEW ALBANY, Ohio – The Ohio Pork Council is pleased to welcome Saydee Baughman to the staff as the organization’s Office Manager, beginning January 16, 2023.  “On behalf of the Ohio Pork Council Board of Directors and staff, we are excited to welcome Saydee Baughman to our dynamic team,” said Cheryl Day, Executive Vice President. […]

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Early registration underway for 2023 Ohio Pork Congress

January 12, 2023

NEW ALBANY, OHIO – Ohio Pork Congress continues to deliver relevant information for everyone in the pork industry, from pig caretakers to farm team members to decision makers and allied industry partners. The event will take place February 7 and 8, 2023, at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima, Ohio. The Ohio […]

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Pig farmers care for local community with 40,000-pound donation to Second Harvest Ohio

November 22, 2022

Ohio pig farmers, through Ohio Pork Council, the National Pork Board, and Farmland®, a brand of Smithfield Foods, are partnering with country music superstar Luke Bryan’s fall Farm Tour to donate more than 160,000 servings of protein to Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio. The donation will help fill the protein gap often […]

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