The Ohio Pork Council
The Ohio Pork Council was established in 1968 when leaders in Ohio’s pork industry determined it was a necessity to promote their own product. When the organization began, about 800 farmers dedicated themselves to this task. The Council now has approximately 2,500 members. Our mission is to serve and benefit all Ohio pork producers.
Ohio’s Pig Farmers Help Ease Protein Gap in Northeast Ohio
June 12, 2025
On behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers, Nathan Schroeder, president of the Ohio Pork Council (OPC) and farmer from Leipsic, Ohio (left), presented a check for $5,000 to Rod McGuire, vice president of food resources for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to purchase pork for distribution throughout the organization’s six-county area. NEW ALBANY, OHIO – While […]
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Ohio Pork Council Introduces 2025 Summer Interns
May 29, 2025
(Left: Hannah Schroeder, summer 2025 policy and communications intern. Right: Anna Meyer, summer 2025 communications intern.) NEW ALBANY, OHIO – The Ohio Pork Council (OPC) welcomes two interns to the staff for summer 2025, Hannah Schroeder of Leipsic, Ohio, and Anna Meyer of Cygnet, Ohio. “We are excited to welcome these talented individuals to our […]
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OAC Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
May 23, 2025
(left to right: John H. Davis, Bill Isler, John Linder, Steven D. Maurer) NEW ALBANY, OHIO – The Ohio Agricultural Council (OAC) will proudly induct four outstanding individuals into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame this year, honoring their remarkable contributions to Ohio agriculture. The 59th annual ceremony, set for August 1, will pay tribute […]
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Ohio Pig Farmers Donate to Mid-Ohio Food Collective
May 23, 2025
Jarred Black, president elect of OPC (left) presented a check for $5,000 of pork on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. The funds will be used to distribute pork throughout 20 counties across Ohio. NEW ALBANY, OHIO – In the 20 counties served by the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), more than […]
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Ohio Pig Farmers Donate to Freestore Foodbank
May 22, 2025
Jess Stevens, pork producer from Waynesville, Ohio (second from left) presented a check for $5,000 of pork on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers for the Freestore Foodbank. The funds will be used to distribute pork throughout the 20 county region the nonprofit serves. CINCINNATI, OHIO – In the 20 counties across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana […]
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Ohio Pork Council Presents Top Awards at 2025 Pork Congress
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 […]
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Ohio Pork Council Congratulates Husted on New Senate Role
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, […]
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Registration Now Open for 2025 Ohio Pork Congress
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 […]
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Ohio Pig Farmers Thank Gov. DeWine for Signing Feral Swine Bill
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 […]
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