Aug 05
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to visit with the Senior Director of Processing and Engagement for the National Pork Board, Kevin Sheehan about transforming pork’s image in the eyes of America’s Youth. At the Oklahoma Pork Congress, Sheehan said that pork is currently irrelevant to young people, whether on the menu or otherwise. …
Mar 19
In an effort to Recruit more young folks to the Livestock world, the Oklahoma Pork Council helped launch the first annual “Oklahoma Pork Partners Derby.” Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talked with the Executive Director of OkPork Kylee Deniz about the concept that became reality on Monday in the main swine show ring that is …
Jan 25
Nineteen swine industry professionals from across the nation have been accepted into the 2023 Pork Leadership Institute (PLI). The year-long training experience jointly hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) consists of multiple learning sessions, including two trips to Washington, D.C., and an international experience focused on exports. …
