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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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Livestock groups applaud Governor DeWine and Legislative Leaders for directing $15 Million to purchase Ohio Protein for families in need
October 3, 2022
COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio’s livestock and poultry industries applaud Governor Mike DeWine and the state’s legislative leaders for today’s Ohio Controlling Board approval of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ request of $15 million in American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Fund to address a shortage in supplies at Ohio’s 13 regional […]
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Nominate a deserving pork producer today
September 20, 2022
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, […]
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In the news: Ohio Pork Council member Gary Cooper highlights agriculture’s commitment to clean water
July 29, 2022
Editor Note: Our Ohio Pork Council members invest heavily in agricultural best practices that support clean water throughout Ohio. Following a recent public forum hosted in Bowling Green by the Ohio EPA regarding its draft Maumee Watershed Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load report, Gary Cooper (Cooper Farms, Oakwood) submitted a letter to the editor to […]
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Statement regarding the Environmental Working Group Report
July 28, 2022
NEW ALBANY, OHIO – The following statement was issued today in response to the Northwest Ohio Water Poll. The statement can be attributed to Cheryl Day, executive vice president, Ohio Pork Council. Ohio’s pig farmers strive to be good neighbors and responsible members of the state where they live, work, and raise their families. The […]
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Ask a farmer panel brings pig farming to the classroom
July 15, 2022
NEW ALBANY, OHIO – When you can’t take the students to the farm, you bring the farm to them! On Wednesday, July 13, the Ohio Pork Council teamed up with the Ohio Farm Bureau to bring all things pig farming to the Explore Ag Camp that was being hosted at the University of Findlay. Ohio […]
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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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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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Nominate a deserving pork producer today
September 20, 2022
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, […]
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In the news: Ohio Pork Council member Gary Cooper highlights agriculture’s commitment to clean water
July 29, 2022
Editor Note: Our Ohio Pork Council members invest heavily in agricultural best practices that support clean water throughout Ohio. Following a recent public forum hosted in Bowling Green by the Ohio EPA regarding its draft Maumee Watershed Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load report, Gary Cooper (Cooper Farms, Oakwood) submitted a letter to the editor to […]
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Ask a farmer panel brings pig farming to the classroom
July 15, 2022
NEW ALBANY, OHIO – When you can’t take the students to the farm, you bring the farm to them! On Wednesday, July 13, the Ohio Pork Council teamed up with the Ohio Farm Bureau to bring all things pig farming to the Explore Ag Camp that was being hosted at the University of Findlay. Ohio […]
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Beckner and Ramirez named Ohio Pork Council Interns
May 23, 2022
NEW ALBANY, Ohio – The Ohio Pork Council is pleased to welcome Justin Beckner to the team as the summer Pig Care & Education Intern and Kylie Ramirez as a Communications Intern. “We are excited to have vibrant, young leaders join the Ohio Pork Council Team this summer,” said Cheryl Day, Executive Vice President. “Their […]
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Honoring Dr. Tony Forshey with memorial scholarship
April 27, 2022
The Tony Forshey, DVM, Memorial Scholarship fund was established in honor of Dr. Tony Forshey, Ohio Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian, and dedicated swine practitioner, who passed away in 2021. Dr. Forshey was a leader in animal health–both well known, and well respected. He had a passion and commitment to agriculture and animal health. Dr. […]
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Ohio Pork Council Hosts Spring Virtual Field Trips
April 11, 2022
Turn your classroom or living room into a virtual pig farm through a one-of-a-kind learning experience as you connect with Ohio pig farmers! Students will learn how the farmers care for pregnant sows, raise piglets, and the processes and technology they use on their farm and in their barns. In addition to being hosted via […]
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Ohio Pork Congress Moves to Lima
January 11, 2022
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Ohio Pork Congress offers fresh, new vibes in 2022 at a new location. The event will take place February 8 and 9, 2022, at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima, Ohio. The Ohio Pork Council invites all producers and members of the pork industry to attend. Steve Lerch, former […]
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SuperChef’s Ohio chosen for final Best Buckeye Breakfasts grant
September 13, 2021
Ohio’s bacon and egg farmers wrapped up the Best Buckeye Breakfasts campaign on Friday, September 3rd, by taking a trip to present the last $2,500 grant to the winning recipient. The crew of farmers headed to Gahanna, Ohio to visit Superchef’s Ohio and meet with the owner, Ryan Bryson. Thankful and dedicated are two ways […]
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