July 3, 2025

NEW ALBANY, OHIO – After much political debate, Ohio’s pig farmers are thanking Gov. Mike DeWine for signing the $90.5 billion 2026-27 operating budget into law earlier this week as it will help to protect areas of vital importance to keep the state’s number one industry—agriculture—including key provisions critical to the future of the pork […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]