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 […]

December 20, 2024

NEW ALBANY, OHIO – Ohio’s pig farmers, along with many others in the state’s agricultural community, are offering praise to Gov. DeWine for signing H.B. 503 into law. Known as the Feral Swine bill, it prohibits the importing of non-native feral swine into the state, which are widely known to carry a host of deadly […]

December 12, 2024

Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina), a cosponsor of Ohio H.B. 503, stood before the Ohio House multiple times this year to ensure passage of the bill, which passed unanimously, 89-0, in June, followed by a 31-0 vote in the Ohio Senate in December. Supported by the Ohio Pork Council, the state’s ag commodity groups, and others, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]