The Ohio Pork Council

September 20, 2024

Today’s filing creates Motion to Intervene NEW ALBANY, OHIO – In a move designed to protect Ohio farmers from non-science-based environmental restrictions, the Ohio Pork Council has led a group of 11 agricultural groups from across the state to seek a legal intervention to a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that was […]

August 2, 2024

In a collaborative effort between the Ohio Pork Council and the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the second annual “Battle for the Bacon” Legislative Pig Showmanship event at the state fair drew 12 legislators from across the state to participate last Wednesday. Serving as the event’s judges were Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina). […]

July 30, 2024

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Pork Council (OPC) held its 26th annual Pork Rib-Off competition on July 30 at the Ohio State Fair to the delight of scores of fairgoers who got to sample the award-winning pork while voting for their favorite. Participants from around Ohio, including many long-time competitors, sought awards in categories for ribs, […]

July 27, 2024

COLUMBUS – For the second year, the Ohio Pork Council (OPC) presented the “Breaking Boundaries” Pig Show at the Ohio State Fair, giving participants between the ages of 9 and 22 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities the opportunity to shine inside the show arena. With help from youth who participate OPC’s OH-PIGS swine exhibition program, […]

July 10, 2024

Jamie Burr, chief sustainability officer at National Pork Board (left), served as the moderator for the session titled, “Strategic Sustainability Partnerships: How ‘We Care’ Supports Our Customers Today and Into the Future.” Panelists included Sarah Kipp, McDonald’s; Daniel Peerless, Nestle; Chris McLeland, Ducks Unlimited; and Pat Hord, Hord Family Farms. In one of the highly […]

June 26, 2024

NEW ALBANY, OHIO – In the 20 counties served by the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), more than 170,000 meals are distributed each day, with the mission of ending hunger one nourishing meal at a time. To support this community-based nonprofit, the Ohio Pork Council, on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers, has donated $3,000 in nutritious, […]

June 13, 2024

NEW ALBANY, OHIO – In northeast Ohio, one in seven people is food insecure – a challenge the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is working to solve in the communities they serve. Getting nutritious, high-quality protein is a particular concern for those in need, which is why the annual assistance from Ohio’s pig farmers through their […]

June 12, 2024

NEW ALBANY, OHIO – After many months of providing key facts and answering questions with legislative officials, the efforts of the Ohio Pork Council have passed a milestone with today’s passage by the Ohio House of H.B. 503 by a vote of 89-0. Introduced earlier this year, the bill which now must pass the Senate […]

May 21, 2024

NEW ALBANY, OHIO – When it comes to providing no- or low-cost meals to those in need in northwest Ohio, sourcing high-quality protein is an ongoing struggle as people there are facing food insecurity rates close to 16% — far above the national 13.5% rate. However, thanks to Ohio’s pig farmers annual Pork Power program, […]

February 8, 2024

LIMA, OHIO – The Ohio Pork Council concluded a highly successful 2024 Ohio Pork Congress with its annual awards luncheon on Feb. 7 that featured updates by Ohio Director of Agriculture Brian Baldridge and OPC Executive Vice President Cheryl Day. OPC recognized several top volunteers for their outstanding contributions to the state’s pork industry. These […]