The Pork Podcast
The Pork Podcast
There’s just something about the story behind the story. As a storyteller, I’m always searching for ways to give readers just a little more. That’s what The PORK Podcast is all about – bringing you stories of the people and the progress of the pork industry. I’m Jennifer Shike – let’s go find just a little more.Social links:
National FFA Winner Shines Light on Swine Industry | Episode 6
Illinois pork producer Hannah Miller shares about winning the National FFA Swine Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award and what she's learned from starting up her own show pig herd while balancing life as a high school student.
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When Life's Challenges Make You Stronger | Episode 4
Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler joins the podcast to share the story behind his busy calendar and impressive resume-- the story of an unassuming multi-generational Ohio farmer who has fought everything from bad markets to animal rights activists, and even cancer, to make him what he is today... s…
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How Bacon and Iowa State Football are Helping Pig Farmers | Episode 3
Iowa State University Linebacker Caleb Bacon joins the podcast with Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Communications Director Kevin Hall to share how one tweet set a life-breathing plan into motion.
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We’re Here for the Hard Stuff | Episode 2
From negative optimism to making your voice heard on the Hill, National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys discusses how NPPC is tackling the hard stuff from the farm bill and Prop 12 to dietary guidelines and the Clean Water Act.
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The Future of the Pork Industry Needs You
Missouri pork producer Jesse Heimer joins the podcast to discuss people, pigs and purpose. He shares his thoughts on how to foster greater alignment between the show pig industry and commercial pork industry.
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