National Pork Board

🔓 Research funded by your Pork Checkoff dollars has revealed new insights into consumer meat choices and unlocked new opportunities for pork. Watch this brief message from NPB CEO Bill Even to learn how we’re building a bigger appetite for pork. Join the heart of the community by subscribing to the Pork Checkoff’s weekly email ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dwRZh3VQ 

Meet the new 2024-2025 Officers and Board Members! 🌟 Officers: 🔹 President: Al Wulfekuhle, IA 🔹 Vice President: Gordon Spronk, MN 🔹 Treasurer: Alayne Johnson, IN 🔹 Past President: Bob Ruth, PA New Board Members: 🔹 Jesse Heimer, MO - 3-year term 🔹 Dr. Seth Krantz, TN - 3-year term 🔹 Kevin Rasmussen, IA - 3-year term 🔹 Pat Bane, IL - 3-year term 🔹 Bob Ruth, PA - 1-year term To learn more about the new Board of Directors click here. 👉 https://bit.ly/45N46C1

We're #hiring a new Director, Grant Administration in Des Moines, Iowa (or remote). Apply today or share this post with your network.

Only 1️⃣ day until World Pork Expo is here! See below for the full list of Pork Academy Sessions you can see this year. 🐽

📆 Mark your calendars! World Pork Expo is June 5 & 6 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, IA. This year’s Expo will include daily lunches, breakfasts and sponsored happy hours served in NPB’s hospitality tent, entertainment at the Big Grill and resources for your farm at the NPB booth. Learn valuable information for your farm and how the industry can build a bigger appetite for pork during NPB’s Pork Academy Sessions. This year’s sessions will include: 🔹 An Economic Outlook for the Pork Industry 🔹 Building Public Trust in Pork 🔹 How Pork Powers Your Plate and the Industry 🔹 Endemic Diseases, Biosecurity and Other Hot Topics in Swine Health 🔹 Positioning Pork for Success: Meeting Consumers Where They Are 🔹 The Future of Everything Pork 🔹 Carbon Markets, CSAs, ROI and More Still haven’t registered? Click the link to get your tickets! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gccSqFSW

We're #hiring a new Vice President, Demand Development in Des Moines, Iowa. Apply today or share this post with your network.

🌱 Earth Month is here, and I am excited to share the Pork Cares Farm Impact Report snapshot of 2022 is out. The report shares on-farm sustainability measurements from 2022 farm data, painting a promising picture for the pork industry for both retailers and producers.   🐖 One of the most significant results from the 2022 Pork Cares Farm Impact Report is the industry’s emerging role as a carbon sink. Pork producers are actively removing more carbon from the atmosphere than they are producing. I would like to share with you highlights from the latest sustainability report: • 225 producers participated (up from 120 in 2021) with a 57% renewal rate year over year • 3.3 million pigs represented in the program (up from 1.5 million pigs in 2021) 10,000 acres of conservation acres across the industry • -0.44 tons/acre net GHG emissions  • 0.28 tons of carbon sequestered per acre • 1.14 tons per acre soil erosion rate – one-fourth of the national average • 52 kilowatts of energy used per pig 🌎 Although these results are a snapshot of the work that is being done within the pork industry, we are motivated by the industry's progress. I encourage you to review current results and learn what they mean for our industry. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ggZsJ5zN #EarthMonth #Sustainability #Agriculture #PorkIndustry #SustainablePork

Meet our first #RealPorkScholar, Lindsey Britton! Lindsey obtained her undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University in Animal Science, with a concentration in Veterinary Bioscience. She’s currently attending her alma mater to obtain her Master of Science in Animal Science and is interested in Swine Reproduction. Upon completing her master’s degree, Lindsey plans to attend veterinarian school to become a swine systems veterinarian. “I want to be an extremely well-rounded individual who can provide valuable and useful insight into the swine industry. As an attending veterinarian and industry specialist, I would like to have an impact on farms daily. I would like to not only be involved in health decisions but also in production, management, outreach, and education. The future of the U.S. pork industry is very bright as long as we have the right people directing it.” Congratulations, Lindsey! We’re excited to see your contributions to the industry! 🎓 Learn more about the Real Pork Scholars program here: https://bit.ly/43GFTMY

Jointly presented by NPB and the National Pork Producers Council, the Paulson-Whitmore Award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of state pork association leaders and their impactful contributions to their respective states and the broader pork industry. Anne Miller, the 2024 recipient, stands as a shining example of resilience and leadership, exemplified through her impactful journey within Montana's agricultural landscape. To learn more about Anne Miller and her inspiring career, click here: https://bit.ly/3uZpEO1

Dr. Paul Sundberg, renowned for his innovation and leadership within the pork sector, was rightfully honored with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award for his remarkable achievements this week during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum in Chicago. The Distinguished Service Award is selected by NPB past presidents and is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the industry. To learn more about Dr. Paul Sundberg's career and dedication to the pork industry, click here: https://bit.ly/4calPpN