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Nominations Open for America's Pig Farmer of Year Award
USAgNet - 01/16/2018

The National Pork Board is accepting applications for its 2018 America's Pig Farmer of the Year award. The program recognizes an American pork producer who demonstrates excellence in raising pigs using the 'We Care' ethical principles and in sharing his or her story with the public.

Anyone can nominate a U.S. pork producer who is at least 30 years old as of January 1. Third-party judges again will help determine the final award recipient, with the winner announced during National Pork Month this October. The U.S. public also will play a role in the final outcome by viewing short video clips of the award finalists on their farms at americaspigfarmer.com and by voting for finalists through the Pork Checkoff's social media outlets.

"This program creates a national platform to connect pig farming with today's consumers," said National Pork Board President Terry O'Neel. "Identifying a pig farmer who can share the story of pork production allows all pig farmers to continue to raise pigs and underscore their important role in feeding the world."

Nominations are being accepted through March 11. This is the fourth year the NPB is recognizing producers with the award.


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