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The official publication of the Ohio Pork Council
January / February 2015
Ohio Pork Congress
2014 Annual Report
OPC Award Winners
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Greetings!
This is an exciting time of year for those involved in Ohio’s pork industry,
a time to reflect on our industry’s past accomplishments, ponder the many
blessings we have received and affirm our commitment to doing the best
we can for future success.
To begin this exciting new year, and in effort to learn about current
happenings in the pork industry, I hope you will join me at the 2015 Ohio
Pork Congress. Congress will be held February 10-11, 2015, once again at
the Crowne Plaza North, located off I-71 in Columbus. The event features
a wide variety of valuable information and resources for all of Ohio’s pork
industry affiliates.
We have several tremendous events planned, beginning with the Taste of
Elegance to be held on Tuesday evening at the Doubletree, formerly the
Capital Club, in downtown Columbus at 5:30 p.m.
Duane Stateler
OPC President
I hope you will take the time to visit the Trade Show at this year’s
Congress. Visit among friends and allied industry representatives on
February 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. I look forward to browsing these exhibits and catching up with many of
you throughout the day.
I also encourage participants to attend the 2015 Professional Pork Producers Symposium, which begins at
9:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Several outstanding speakers will be featured during this symposium. On page
8, you will find details and a complete agenda for the symposium.
Finally, following the symposium, at 4:00 p.m., will be the Friends of Pork Live Auction and Reception. Be sure
to browse through the outstanding sale offering and purchase at your will to support a good cause.
Again, I hope you will take this opportunity to learn more about the latest trends in our industry at the
2015 Ohio Pork Congress. See you in Columbus February 10-11!
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Registration includes Breakfast, Symposium, Trade Show,
Awards Luncheon & Hors d’Oeuvres (Crowne Plaza North)
Pre Register - $25 _______
At Congress - $60 _______
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
January 2015
5930 Sharon Woods Blvd., Suite 101
Columbus, OH 43229
Volume 34, No. 1
614-882-5887
614-882-6077 (Fax)
www.OhioPork.org
2014 OPC OFFICERS
Table of Contents
3
A Message from OPC’s President
6
Congress Schedule
5
Left to right: Jim Heimerl, Past President &
National Pork Producers Council Board Member;
Rich Deaton, Treasurer; Duane Stateler, President;
Carl Link, National Pork Board Member; Bill
Knapke, President-Elect
OPC STAFF
8
OPC Directors
Professional Pork Producers Symposium
15-23 OPC Annual Report
25
Pork Industry Excellence Award Winner
27
Manager of the Year Award Winner
26
28
29
Pork Industry Service Award Winner
Pork Promoter of the Year Award Winner
Pork Congress Sponsors
30-31 Pork Congress Exhibitor Listing
35 38
Left to right:
Kelly Morgan, Manager of Showpig Programs
Quinton Keeran, Director of Communications
Bryan Humphreys, Executive Vice President
Dick Isler, Executive Vice President
Cheryl Neff, Executive Assistant
Jennifer Keller, Director of Marketing & Education
2015 Pork Congress Committee
Rich Deaton, Chairman
Dale Ricker, Symposium
Cy Prettyman, Trade Show
Marvin Larrick, Auction
Bryan Black, Jerry Happy,
Connie Surber, Ben Zientek
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Hotel Information
Advertisers Index
The OHIO PORKLINE is the official publication of the
Ohio Pork Council. Comments or interest in advertising
should be directed to 614-882-5887.
Ad deadline: 15th of the month, of the first publication
date. For example, ads for the March / April Porkline are
due by March 15th.
The OHIO PORKLINE is published bimonthly, to
enhance and promote the pork industry.
2014 DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Ryan McClure
District 1
Kyle Brown
District 2
Jeff Schwab
District 5
Matt Bell
District 6
Connie Surber
Director At-Large
Brian Watkins
Director At-Large
David Deao
District 3
Jerry Happy
Associate Director
Ben Zientek
Director At-Large
Dave Shoup
District 4
Phil Jordan
Director At-Large
Dale Ricker
Ex-Officio
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
February 10
State of the Pork Industry Address.......................................................Buckeye Room
Taste of Elegance...........Doubletree - formerly Capital Club - Downtown Columbus
Wednesday
February 11
7:30 a.m.
Registration / Breakfast Sandwiches..............................................................Foyer 2
9:00 a.m.
Professional Pork Producers Symposium General Session.........................Pavilion
7:30 a.m. Trade Show Open.............................................................................Grand Ballroom
12:00 p.m. OPC Awards Luncheon..............................................................................Pavilion
2:30 p.m.
Professional Pork Producers Symposium........Salons B/C, E/F & Cardinal Room
4:00 p.m.
Reception / Friends of Pork Live Auction....................................................Pavilion
4:00 p.m.
Trade Show Closes...........................................................................Grand Ballroom
Please complete and return the pre-registration form, found on page 3, by January 23.
Annual awards to be presented at Wednesday’s Luncheon
The annual awards presentations will be made at the OPC Awards Luncheon
on Wednesday, February 11 at 12 p.m. The Luncheon will recognize and honor
outstanding Ohio pork leaders.
The luncheon will be buffet-style, followed by the award presentations.
Hotel Information
For those interested in spending Tuesday or Wednesday evening in Columbus, please
see page 35 for hotel information and directions to the Crowne Plaza North.
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2015 SYMPOSIUM
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
7:30 – 9:00 Registration and Trade Show Open
9:00 – 11:40
General Session (Grand Pavilion)
9:00 – 9:30
Lessons Learned from PEDv
Dr. Paul Sundberg, V.P. of Science and Technology,
National Pork Board
9:35 – 10:20
The Golden Era for Ohio Pork Producers
Dr. Chris Hurt, Professor of Ag Economics,
Purdue University
10:25 – 11:00
Retailer Perspectives on Animal Welfare Policies
Dr. Larry Sadler, Associate Director of Animal Welfare,
Kraft Foods / Oscar Meyer
11:05 – 11:40
12:00 – 2:25
Finisher Benchmarking - A Different Look?
Ron Ketchem, owner,
Swine Management Services, Fremont, NE
Luncheon & Awards Presentation (Trade Show Open)
Keynote Speaker:
Neil Dierks, Chief Executive Officer,
National Pork Producers Council
2:30 – 4:00
Breakout Sessions - Salon B/C, Salon E/F
and Cardinal Room Salon B/C
2:30
We Used to Say “It Smells Like Money”
- How to Keep it That Way!
Kevin Elder, Chief,
ODA Livestock Environmental Permitting
3:00
Should I be Concerned About High Soil Test Levels on My Farm?
Greg LaBarge, Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems, OSU Extension
Ron Ketchem
Swine Management Services
Fremont, NE
Ron Ketchem is the owner of
Swine Management Services, a
privately-owned company that has
evolved into a leading supplier
of “information solutions” to the
swine industry. The company is
located in Fremont, Nebraska, with
a records bureau processing data
for over 50,000 sows each week.
Using its own software and tools,
SMS also provides data analysis
for more than 800+ farms with
over 1,400,000+ sows.
Ron is a graduate from the
University of Missouri with a BS
in Animal Science and masters
3:30
Been There, Done That. But, How Far Can We Go?
Glen Arnold, Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management, studies in Reproductive Physiology
and Animal Breeding. After
OSU Extension
college, he worked for a genetics
Salon E/F
company for 12 years and was
responsible for developing an
2:30
A Look at Alternative Sow Housing
AI program, production, sales,
Ron Ketchem, owner,
Swine Management Services, Fremont, NE
and marketing. Ron also spent 15
years in Indiana with a major feed
3:00
Pain Management on Farm
Monique Pairis-Garcia, Ph.D., DVM, Assistant Professor, company as the Area Swine
OSU Animal Sciences
Consultant, providing technical
support and training.
3:30
New Industry Format for On-Farm Audits
Dr. Steve Moeller, Professor,
OSU Swine Extension Specialist
Cardinal Room
2:30
Using Social Media to Tell the Story of Agriculture
Quinton Keeran & Jennifer Keller
Ohio Pork Council
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Additionally, Ron contributes 1-2
articles per month to National Hog
Farmer’s “Weekly Preview.”
2015 SYMPOSIUM
Dr. Chris Hurt is actively involved in a position
which spans teaching, research and extension
education at Purdue University. He teaches
three popular courses in agricultural marketing
to undergraduate students. His research focuses
on marketing issues of grain and livestock
farms.
In extension work, Professor Hurt speaks to
agriculturally related groups throughout the
country. Hurt’s areas of expertise include; grain
and livestock marketing, price outlook, farm
decision making, governmental agricultural
programs and, most recently, implications of
biofuels.
Hurt is frequently featured in the national
agricultural media, receiving over 200
interview requests annually. He has published
many articles on agricultural topics and his
work is widely quoted by farm press. His work
has received numerous state awards, as well as
multiple national awards from the Agricultural
and Applied Economics Association, USDA,
National Pork Producers Council and the
American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
Dr. Paul Sundberg
V.P. - Science & Technology
National Pork Board
Dr. Paul Sundberg is the National Pork Board’s
Vice President of Science & Technology. He is
responsible for the staff coordinating the development
of the Pork Checkoff’s food safety, swine health,
production, animal welfare, public health and
environmental programs, research, and information.
Dr. Sundberg was promoted to this position in
December 2003. Prior to becoming part of the
National Pork Board staff on July 1, 2001, he
was the Assistant Vice President of Science and
Technology for the National Pork Producers Council
(NPPC). Sundberg joined NPPC in 1994 as Director
of Veterinary Issues. Prior to this position at NPPC,
he spent nine years in private practice as owner of a
veterinary clinic in Madison, Nebraska. In 1990, he
left the practice to pursue further education and join
the Iowa State University faculty in the College of
Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences.
Dr. Chris Hurt
Professor of Ag Economics
Purdue University
Speakers
Dr. Sundberg attended the University of NebraskaLincoln where he earned his bachelor’s degree in
education. He completed his veterinary medicine
curriculum and master’s degree in clinical science/
preventive medicine at Iowa State University. He also
earned a doctorate degree in veterinary microbiology
with a specialty in preventive medicine from Iowa
State University. He is board certified in the American
College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and is a past
president of the College.
Dr. Sundberg is a member of the American Veterinary
Medical Association, the Canadian Veterinary Medical
Association, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association.
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2015 SYMPOSIUM
Speakers
Dr. Larry Sadler is the Associate Director of Animal Welfare for
Kraft Foods / Oscar Mayer. Kraft Foods / Oscar Mayer is one of
North America’s largest consumer packaged food and beverage
companies with annual sales of over $18 billion.
Dr. Sadler serves as the sole animal welfare specialist for
this large and diverse organization.
Dr. Sadler is an Iowa native, hailing from a farm near Dunkerton.
He completed a BS in Agricultural Business and a BS in
Animal Science, followed by his MS in Animal Physiology with
a specialization in Ethology, and his PhD in Biomedical Sciences
from Iowa State University. His projects involved examining
behavioral contributors to residual feed intake in swine and the
efficacy and distress associated with gas euthanasia in piglets.
Prior to joining Kraft, Sadler held the Iowa State University
Animal Science’s Animal Welfare Postdoctoral Fellowship where
he served to improve and promote production animal welfare
within the state of Iowa. Prior to receiving his advanced degrees,
Dr. Sadler worked as a production supervisor in meat processing
facilities for ConAgra and Burke Marketing Corporation.
Dr. Larry Sadler
Assoc. Dir. of Animal Welfare
Kraft Foods / Oscar Meyer
Ohio Pork Council Names
Humphreys Executive Vice President
The Ohio Pork Council is pleased to
announce Bryan Humphreys as their new
Executive Vice President. Bryan joined
OPC on October 1st.
Heimerl Farms - Johnstown, OH
A native of Iowa, Bryan grew up working
on the family farm, raising hogs,
corn and soybeans. After receiving
his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State
University, Bryan organized grassroots
efforts and managed several political
campaigns. Following the 2008 election,
Bryan joined the National Pork Producers
Council (NPPC), where he served as the Director of Grassroots
Organization. In this role he was responsible for helping pork
producers across the country communicate with their Members
of Congress. As part of this role Bryan also managed NPPC’s
efforts in the Upper Northeast, protecting pork production and
agriculture from anti-farming activists.
“Bryan’s understanding of agriculture, along with his governmental
and legislative policy experience, will be valuable as the Ohio Pork
Council continues to work on behalf of all Ohio’s pork producers” said
Duane Stateler, President of the Ohio Pork Council.
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PEDV Brings Its WORST.
Pork Checkoff Brings Its BEST.
For too many pork producers across the United States, 2013 brought an unwelcome visitor to their farm -
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV).
Thanks to the investment producers make in their Pork Checkoff,
top swine researchers were able to quickly tackle PEDV’s costly threat.
In fact, they’ve already provided some practical
on-farm solutions to defend against this menace.
For the latest Checkoff-funded PEDV information and resources, go to pork.org/pedv
©2013 National Pork Board. Des Moines, IA USA
This message funded by America’s Pork Producers and the Pork Checkoff.
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Annual Report of the Ohio Pork Council • 2014 •
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Telling Your story
Bloggers Encourage Consumers
to “Pin for Pork”
In late March, the Ohio Pork Council launched their firstever Pinterest contest. The “Pin for Pork” contest was
focused around beautiful images of properly cooked pork.
To qualify for a chance to win $500 in free groceries,
participants were asked to
follow @OhioPork on
Pinterest, complete an entry form, and “pin” the
official contest image and their favorite recipe or video from
the #PinkPork for Amazing Meals Pinterest board.
To maximize the reach of this effort, OPC partnered with
12 prominent bloggers, some of whom have over 100,000
Facebook fans and Pinterest followers to match. By
working with bloggers, OPC is able to extend potential
reach beyond that of their own followers and fans.
Each participating blogger was asked to:
• Develop, cook, photograph and share on their blog
and all social media outlets, a pork chop, pork loin or
pork tenderloin recipe with a “blush of pink” in the
center to share the #PinkPork message.
• Share info within their blog post and encourage
their readers to participate in the “Pin for Pork”
Pinterest contest.
Each of the 12 participating bloggers provided high quality,
professionally created, photos to accompany their recipes and
be utilized on OhioPork.org.
Farmers tell their story of farming
through video
Statistics show that people are active on the internet and
often go online seeking information about their food.
With the overabundance of negative and misleading
information, regarding production agriculture, available
to our non-farming neighbors, it is important for farmers
to ensure there is fair, balanced and positive information
available for consumers to explore how their food is
raised.
• Celebrate within their blog post Ohio farmers
donating over one million meals of pork to Ohio
foodbanks.
are now actively collecting video and posting it
online.
OPC would like to thank everyone who has
participated in a training, thus far, and make special
mention of three individuals who have excelled since
their training. Neil Rhonemus, Lauren Schwab and
Chuck Wildman not only create interesting content,
they make it visible to consumers, having 2,728
views, 1,657 views and 1,311 views on their channels,
respectively.
While it’s not logistically possible to host farm tours
for every consumer who has questions about their food,
quick and easy videos on farms are a tool that will allow
farmers the opportunity to tell their stories in a way that
is widely accessible.
OPC hosted three workshops to help farmers become
more comfortable taking videos with a mobile device
and posting them to YouTube. The trainings were led by
Carrie Mess (Dairy Carrie), a Wisconsin dairy farmer and
blogger who excels at communicating with the non-farm
public.
To date, 13 pork farmers from across Ohio have
participated in a YouTube workshop, most of whom
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Real footage on farms, such as the image above, taken from Neil Rhonemus’
video of delivering new gilts into his barn, allows consumers the opportunity
to see what happens on farms and inside barns. Allowing the public to see
even the most basic events on farms demonstrates transparency and helps
build trust in farmers, agriculture and the food system.
Ohio Farmers Donate Over One Million Meals
to Those in Need
Since 2009, Ohio pig farmers have provided more than
1,000,000 meals to Ohioans in need, through the Ohio
Pork Council’s “Pork Power” program.
This year, Ohio farmers provided more than 90,000
meals to hungry families in the Cleveland, Columbus
and Dayton areas, just in time for Easter.
Additionally, farmers donated more than 11,000
pounds of healthy, high-quality, pork to The Foodbank
in Dayton, providing more than 55,000 meals to those
in need in the Miami Valley area. The Foodbank
received ham products from Cooper Farms, Inc., one
of several family farms to contribute to the program
since 2009.
Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, member of the House
Agriculture Committee, visited the Greater Cleveland
Food Bank to express her appreciation for the more than
6,500 pounds of ground pork donated to the Cleveland
area and speak about the importance of that donation to
the community.
Gary Cooper, Chief Operating Officer of Cooper Farms, Inc.,
spoke to a Dayton area television station about why
foodbank donations are important to local communities
and Ohio’s Pork Industry. Cooper Farms is one of 15 farms
in Ohio who contribute to the Pork Power program.
From left to right: Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, member of the
House Agriculture Committee; Duane Stateler,
Ohio Pork Council President; and Anne Goodman, President
and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
Presenters continue to impress
family and consumer science classes
The Ohio Pork Council is proud to work with eight
presenters across the state to enter Family & Consumer
Science classrooms and teach the classes for the day.
Presenters spend half of each class giving a PowerPoint
presentation and showing videos inside of modern barns,
the other half of the class is spent preparing a pork recipe.
The FCS program has proven to be a valuable tool
for interacting with young consumers about food and
farming. Since 2008, the Ohio Pork Council’s presenters
have spoken to more than 2,400 classes and reached over
46,650 students.
“Since the Pork Power program began, contributors
have been able to provide a highly nutritious
donation to help those who struggle to make ends
meet,” said Dave Shoup, Ohio Pork Council Board
Member and Pork Power contributor.
OPC would like to thank the following presenters for
helping make this program a success:
• Peggy Flax, South Charleston
• Diane Shoup, Apple Creek
• Toni Schwab, Sommerville
• Stacie Seger, Ft. Loramie
• April Holbrook, Waynesfield
• Diane Novotny, Litchfield
• Jamie Beaber, Stone Creek
• Peggy Parrish, Millersport.
FCS teachers have found these presentations to be
very positive and insightful to the students. The
following are actual quotes from evaluations submitted
by teachers.
“My students LOVED the presenter. She was punctual,
informative, a good public speaker and could relate well
to the students. LOVED HER!”
“Didn’t realize how clean pig barns were! Great job!”
Diane Novotny, explains a pork recipe to an FCS class while
students participate in the presentation by
preparing ingredients.
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Having Conversations
NEW INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
ENCOURAGE COOKING WITH PORK
When the modern consumer has questions about food
or cooking, they often turn to the internet for answers.
With that in mind, coupled with the fact that YouTube
is the second largest search engine in the world,
OPC has made an effort to create video content
designed to help increase the demand for pork, by
providing useful online resources related to cooking.
The Ohio Pork Council has partnered with the Iowa Pork
Producers Association to create 16 “How to Cook Pork”
videos, focused on preparing pork recipes.
written by OPC’s farmer members and industry
experts. Content for the blog will vary by author,
while remaining centered around agricultural
topics and promoting pork.
While the new focus of OhioPork.org is primarily
consumer based, Ohio Pork Council members
will still be able to access pertinent information
about the organization and upcoming events via
the “About Us” and “Pork Council Information”
tabs located on the navigation bar at the
bottom of the site.
While producing the videos, each recipe was photographed
so, that the still image may be used in the OhioPork.org
recipe database and to accompany the video link in
social media posts, blogs, etc.
Each recipe was selected based on number of
ingredients, ease of preparation, convenience and
taste. A variety of pork cuts, including loin, tenderloin
pork chops and sausage, were featured in the videos.
One promotional tactic being utilized is purchasing ads
to feature the videos on YouTube. Advertising on
YouTube causes the video to be displayed higher
in the search ranking, allowing for more views that
continually accumulate and make the video and
channel more legitimate. As of mid-December, the
videos have been viewed over 38,400 times.
In addition to how to prepare the recipe, the videos also explain
how to use a meat thermometer, how to select pork in the store
and how to handle pork while cooking.
PRRS/PEDv TASK FORCE LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAM
FOCUSED ON TRANSPORT BIOSECURITY
As part of a continued effort to aid farmers in their
battle against transmissible diseases that can be
devastating to pig farms, such as PEDv, the Ohio Pork
Council’s PRRS/PEDv Task Force has launched a new
program focused on controlling the spread of transmissible
diseases by increasing awareness and education to ensure
transportation vehicles are being properly cleaned and
disinfected.
The new Transport Biosecurity Assessment Program is a
voluntary assessment and educational program designed
to help livestock truck washes become better equipped
to handle the challenges of transmissible diseases, like
PEDv. During the training and assessment veterinarians
will educate the participants on the need for proper
washing and recommended protocols. Truck wash
facilities will then be evaluated based on criteria
designed by swine veterinarians, including washing/
disinfecting capabilities and biosecurity protocols. Once
the assessment is completed, the information regarding
that location’s capabilities will be made available on
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The videos are also being promoted with commercials
on Pandora Online Radio. The ads, featuring both an
audio and a visual component, will be targeted to
women across Ohio.
OhioPork.org, to allow organizations to determine
which truck washes meet their individual needs.
“As an industry, we are working to protect pigs in
every way we can, as such, we need to hold ourselves
accountable for overcoming obstacles such as
transmissible disease,” said Dr. Bill Minton, DVM,
Chair of the Ohio Pork Council’s PRRS/PEDv Task
Force. “This program will allow everyone involved
in swine production to get on the same page and add
extra strength to the biosecurity practices that are
utilized on our farms.”
For additional information about the Transport
Biosecurity Assessment Program, or to schedule
an assessment, contact the Ohio Pork Council at
614-882-5887.
OPC OFFERS VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS
TO OHIO FARMS
With Google’s launching of “Hangouts,” just over a
year ago, Google users around the world are now able to
connect through live video chats on their PC, iPad,
or cell phone at no cost. In an effort to extend the reach
of key messaging, the Ohio Pork Council is working to
implement the use of new Google Hangout technology
for educational programming.
This technology has the potential to allow OPC to reach
a broad audience of students and classrooms around
the state of Ohio, while reducing travel expenses
associated with sending presenters into schools.
The Ohio Pork Council will be offering 4th and 5th grade
classes the opportunity to take part in a virtual field trip
to an Ohio farm, via Google Hangout.
Advanced technology, such as mobile devices and wireless
internet cards will make it possible for farmers to engage
with multiple classrooms and students across the state,
from inside their barns; giving students a real look
inside a farm.
Educational materials and videos will be provided to
teachers so that students will have an introduction to pig
basics. During a scheduled Hangout event, classrooms
will be connected with an Ohio Pig Farmer, a swine
veterinarian and an OPC representative.
Recently, the Ohio Pork Council participated in a Google Hangout, coordinated by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, made
available to elementary school classes in eastern Ohio. The
Hangout was well attended and featured commentary from
the Ohio Pork Council, a farmer and a veterinarian.
If you know a 4th or 5th grade teacher who may be
interested in participating in a Hangout with a farmer,
please contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]
or 614-882-5887.
The goal of the hashtag was to put pork information
in one central location and allow other groups to
benefit from the large reach of OPC’s page. #Porktober
With over 176,000 fans, or was later utilized by National Pork Board,
“likes,” the Ohio Hog Farmers Pork Network, Farm Credit, Sizzler and several state
Facebook page saw an increase pork associations.
of over 90,000 fans in 2014.
OPC uses the page to interact
with consumers and engage in
conversations about pork and
modern agriculture.
ohio hog farmers page
remains powerful on facebook
The Ohio Pork Council’s efforts
on the popular social media platform do not go
unnoticed; as the Ohio Hog Farmers page has the largest
following of any state
agricultural commodity
organization in the country, and a larger following than
many national agricultural commodity organizations.
To celebrate October being “National Pork Month,” OPC
used the hashtag “#Porktober” in Ohio Hog Farmers
posts. A unique graphic, shown to the right, was
created to launch the hashtag and continues to be
among the most popular page posts of 2014; having
more than 51,010 shares, 6,167 likes, 567 comments
and reaching over 4,021,248 people.
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Promoting Your product
Ohio Pork Council Samples Pork
and Answers Questions
at Preble County Pork Festival
Annually, nearly 100,000 people travel to Eaton for the
Preble County Pork Festival, one of Ohio’s largest
craft shows, to browse vendors’ booths and enjoy great
food as volunteers cook thousands of pounds of pork
during the two-day event.
Once again, the Ohio Pork Council, along with the
help of volunteers, attended the Pork Festival to promote
properly cooked pork and engage in conversations about
how food is raised on today’s farms.
Over the two-day event, OPC staff and volunteers
passed out nearly 9,000 samples of more than
540 pounds of boneless pork loin. While passing
out samples, volunteers explained the important role
proper cooking plays in preparing tender, juicy,
flavorful pork.
“We (OPC) want people to be comfortable cooking
and eating pork,” said Jennifer Keller, Director of
Marketing and Education, Ohio Pork Council. “We
use pork samples and easy to navigate literature
on cooking to assure consumers that pork cooked
properly to 145ºF will be tender, juicy, flavorful and
safe to eat.”
Inside the educational building on the grounds,
OPC’s model finishing barn and new interactive
display boards served as focal points for conversations
about modern farming and how pigs are raised.
Volunteers were asked a variety of questions,
both inside the education building and outside where
the pork sampling took place. Special literature and
handouts have been developed by OPC to be used to
help answer commonly asked questions, and these
handouts were distributed at the event.
To see commonly asked questions OPC receives at
events and online, visit OhioPork.org/Ask.
Taste of Elegance:
Connecting Farmers, Legislators & Chefs
The 2014 Taste of Elegance, once again, gave farmers,
and others involved in the pork industry, the opportunity
to meet with legislators and discuss important issues
facing agriculture.
Highlighting the event was a competition between some
of Ohio’s finest chefs. Chef Todd McDunn, Executive
Chef of Lakeview Café at Scott’s Miracle-Gro Co., took
top honors, earning the coveted Chef Par Excellence
Award and People’s Choice Award.
Chef Michael Koenig, Executive Chef of Latitude 41,
was named Superior Chef, while Matt Rapposelli,
Executive Chef of Hocking Hills Dining Lodge was
selected Premier Chef.
The evening provides a unique opportunity for farmers
to hear from chefs who have prepared pork in unique and
exciting ways. Although many farmers have spent their
lives raising pigs, few have had the opportunity to dine
on what may be considered culinary delicacies, like tail
or cheek.
The Taste of Elegance also provides those involved in the
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pork industry the opportunity to connect with
legislators and discuss current issues related to the
pork industry. The event is very well attended by
Ohio’s elected officials. Among those in attendance
were, Senate President Keith Faber, Speaker of the
Ohio House William G. Batchelder, Senate Agriculture
Chairman Cliff Hite and Ohio Department of
Agriculture Director David Daniels.
Event sponsors included: Ohio Pork Council, Ohio
Soybean Council, J. H. Routh Packing Co., Farm
Credit Mid-America, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation,
United Producers, Inc. and Ohio Grape Industries.
Left to right: Roger Smith, Farm Credit Mid-America; Tara Durbin, Farm Credit
Mid-America; Nathan Benich, J.H. Routh Packing Co.; Chef Todd McDunn; Chef
Michael Koenig; Chef Matt Rapposelli; Jeff Wuebker, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation;
Kevin Flax, Ohio Soybean Council; Jeff Karshner, United Producers, Inc.
promoting pork at events across ohio
Fabulous Food Show
Taste of Home Cooking Schools
Each year, OPC attends multiple Taste of Home
Cooking Schools across the state. Typically, between
600-1,200 people attend each event, most of whom
are interested in cooking and information about their
food. OPC attends different locations’ cooking schools
each year, in order to reach a wider audience.
The Taste of Home cooking schools provide a perfect
opportunity to connect directly with the person likely
making the food purchasing decisions in their homes.
In mid-November, OPC travelled to Cleveland to be part
of Ohio’s premier culinary celebration, the Fabulous
Food Show. The three-day event draws in a crowd of
more than 30,000 people interested in food and cooking.
At each event, OPC has a booth in the trade show to
hand out samples of pork, encouraging proper cooking
temperature. e-mail addresses are also collected and
added to OPC’s e-news database of more than 16,000
consumer contacts.
With the goal of building trust in farmers, through
sharing information about food and how it’s grown,
OPC and volunteers handed recipes and informational
materials, sold “I Dig the Pig” T-shirts and answered
questions about what happens on farms.
Also, to increase consumer awareness of how to cook
pork in a way that results in juicy, tender and flavorful
eating experience, OPC prepared and sampled bite sized
portion of boneless pork loin, on one day of the event.
While speaking with consumers at events, it is obvious
that there is still some confusion or discomfort with how
to properly cook pork, making these conversations even
more important.
OPC ENCOURAGES BACON CRAZE
AT Ohio state fair pork stands
This year’s menu at OPC’s pork stands at the Ohio State
Fair included the long time favorite pork loin, pig wings
and barbecue sandwiches, as well as some items that
featured consumers’ favorite strip of protein - BACON!
The new “Three Little Pigs”, consisting of three slider
versions of a pork loin sandwich, BLT and barbecue
sandwich were very well received, selling more than
1,390 servings. Another new item, the “Bacon Bundle,”
a simple bundle of three strips of bacon, was also very
popular and typically accompanied a sandwich purchase.
OPC sold more than 550 bacon bundles.
THREE LITTLE PIGS
Pork Rib-Off SHOWCASES OHIO BBQ
Seven of Ohio’s finest barbecue teams, from backyard
chefs to major restaurateurs, gathered in Columbus for
the 18th annual Ohio Pork Rib-Off at the Ohio State
Fair. This event invites teams to prepare both ribs and
pulled pork that are evaluated by a judging panel for
taste, tenderness and appearance.
“The Rib-Off is a great opportunity to celebrate pork.
We (OPC) are proud to have had the opportunity to
promote pork with the competing teams and showcase
some of Ohio’s best barbecue,” said Quinton Keeran,
OPC Director of Communications and Rib-Off coordinator.
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PROTECTING YOUR Freedom to operate
Speaker John Boehner Visits Ohio Pig Farm
In mid-April, Congressman John Boehner, Speaker of
the House visited Wuebker Farms in Versailles, OH.
Wuebker Farms co-owners, the Alan and Jeff Wuebker
families; representatives from Ohio Farm Bureau;
and the Ohio Pork Council were present for the
Speaker’s visit and offered insight on many issues
facing today’s pork industry. Nationally recognized
swine veterinarian Dr. Bill Minton of Chickasaw,
OH, was also present and provided an update on Ohio’s
work to combat PEDv.
“It was great to have Speaker Boehner on our farm to
see, hands-on, what we do everyday to produce safe,
While visiting
Wuebker Farms,
Speaker Boehner had
the opportunity to
learn, first-hand, what
happens every day on
the Versailles farm.
Alan Wuebker (left)
explains to Speaker
Boehner (right) how
sows are housed on
their farm and what
is involved with caring
for their animals.
affordable pork for the American consumer,” said Jeff
Wuebker. “His visit was a good reminder of the many
challenges we face in the swine industry and how
important the federal government is in helping farmers
protect our food supply.”
“Agriculture is the number one industry in the
Speaker’s district, and in Ohio, with over $100 billion
in economic activity each year. It is incredibly
important to establish good relationships with our
elected officials, so that we (farmers) are able to
serve as a resource for information when it comes to
issues pertaining to agriculture and the pork industry,”
said Wuebker.
Public Policy
The Ohio Pork Council works on behalf of the pork
industry to ensure the best interest of Ohio pork
farmers are considered when dealing with issues of
public policy.
Ohio House Bill 490
- Originally, this legislation was written to
transfer the administration of the Agricultural Pollution
Abatement Program from the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources to the Ohio Department of
Agriculture. After the election, amendments were
added regarding application of nutrients to snowcovered, frozen and saturated ground. While the
legislation ultimately failed to pass at the end of 2014,
similar legislation will be introduced in 2015. The Ohio
Pork Council continues to work with all interested
parties to find common sense approaches to these areas
of concern.
Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL)
- The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled
the MCOOL law does not comply with international
trade obligations. OPC continues to support a fix to
the legislation, legislative or regulatory, that satisfies
WTO trade obligations.
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Waters of the United States (WOTUS)
- The proposed rule from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers to redefine “Waters of the United
States,” would greatly expand these agencies’
jurisdiction over agricultural lands. OPC has submitted
comments opposing the rule and discussed the potential
impact of such a regulation with federal legislators.
OPC continues to oppose the proposed rule and is
working closely with national organizations on the issue.
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
- A regional free trade agreement between 12
Asia-Pacific nations. The Ohio Pork Council’s support
for a final TPP agreement is conditioned on the
elimination, in every TPP country, including Australia,
of all tariff and non-tariff barriers to U.S. pork exports.
Mandatory Price Reporting (MPR)
- MPR is set to expire September 30, 2015.
OPC continues to work with NPPC and our
congressional delegation, to push for a multi-year
reauthorization and for USDA to list MPR as
“essential,” preventing any disruptions during future
government shutdowns.
Strategic Investment Program
What is the Strategic Investment Program?
The Strategic Investment Program (SIP) is the
primary source of funds for the National Pork
Producers Council (NPPC). These funds are used
to strengthen NPPC’s mission to enhance and
defend the opportunities for U.S. pork farmers at
home and abroad.
Participants voluntarily invest a percentage of the
sales of each market hog sold. A portion of this
investment is distributed as unrestricted funds to
the state organizations, allowing them to respond
to threats on a local basis. Voted into action in
2002 by farmer delegates, the program was
originally called the Producer Consent Program.
To date, 136 Ohio pork farmers who have signed
up for the Strategic Investment Program. These
operations represent approximately 70 percent of
the hogs in Ohio.
To sign up, please contact the OPPC office at
614-882-5887 to obtain a form.
Statement of Activities
and Changes in Net Assetsts
Ohio Pork Council
Year Ending April 30, 2014
Revenue
2013
2014
Checkoff $617,000$670,000
SIP$130,000$152,000
Contributions $118,000
$141,000
State Fair Stands
$86,000
$88,000
Other$161,000$148,000
Total Revenue
$1,112,000
$1,199,000
Expenses
Farmers Speak on Behalf of Pork Industry
Twice annually, Ohio Pork Council members
travel to Washington D.C. to participate in NPPC’s
Legislative Action Conference, representing
Ohio’s pork industry; calling on elected officials
and discussing policy issues pertaining to pork
production and agriculture as a whole.
“It is important for our members to have a voice
in D.C. Working alongside NPPC gives Ohio
farmers the opportunity to tell their story and
establish relationships with decision makers,”said
Kyle Brown, OPC Legislative Committee Chairman.
Positive relationships with elected officials become incredibly
valuable as OPC works to provide timely and relevant
information about legislative issues that could dramatically
affect those involved with Ohio’s pork industry.
DE / Industry Image $674,000
$472,000
Program Support
$365,000 $413,000
Non-Checkoff
$123,000
$97,000
Other$106,000$125,000
Total Expenses
$1,268,000
$1,107,000
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS (beginning of year)
NET ASSETS (end of year)
($156,000)
$92,000
$793,000$637,000
$637,000
$729,000
Left to right: Todd Stickley, Urbana; Senate President Keith Faber; Jeff Wuebker, Versailles; Duane Stateler, OPC President; Senate Agriculture Chairman Cliff Hite; Speaker of
the Ohio House William G. Batchelder; Ohio Department of Agriculture Director, David
Daniels; Dick Isler, Ohio Pork Council Executive Vice President.
Photo taken at the 2014 Taste of Elegance.
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PORK INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER
Alan & Jeff Wuebker
Versailles, Ohio
Darke County brothers Alan and Jeff Wuebker have
been major contributors to Ohio’s pork industry for more
than 20 years; donating their time and talents to support
the industry. The Wuebkers’ commitment to promoting
pork and advancing agriculture at the local, state and
national levels make them ideal recipients of the 2015
Pork Industry Excellence Award.
“In addition to their farming operation, Alan and Jeff
have worked on behalf of pork by serving on
numerous committees and boards, remaining active
with their county pork producers organization, hosting
bloggers and legislators on their farm, and many other
activities that positively impact the image of farmers,”
said Bryan Humphreys, OPC Executive Vice President.
graduate of NPPC’s Pork Leadership Institute, and
was a guest of Speaker Boehner for the signing of
the South Korea, Columbia and Panama free trade
agreements in 2011.
The Wuebkers are very focused on transparency and
showcasing agriculture whenever possible. Over
the years, the Wuebkers have hosted farm tours for
Congressman John Boehner, Speaker of the House;
State Representative Jim Buchy; Ohio Senator Keith
Faber; Ohio Senator Bill Beagle; and State Treasurer
Josh Mandel.
In 2012, shortly after being recognized as National
Pork Industry Environmental Stewards by the Pork
Checkoff and National Hog Farmer, Wuebker Farms
hosted six prominent bloggers from across the nation
as part of National Pork Board’s efforts to demonstrate
sustainability on modern farms.
As a trustee on the Ohio Soybean Association
Board, Jeff Wuebker was a voice for animal
agriculture. In 2009, he was the farmer
representative to six state editorial boards as
Ohioans for Animal Care worked toward the
passage of State Issue 2. In April of 2010, Jeff was
appointed to the Ohio Livestock Care Standards
Board by Governor Ted Strickland, where he
served on the swine and poultry subcommittees. He
continues to give presentations on care standards to
local groups, answering questions farmers may have.
Jeff serves on OPC’s PRRS/PEDv Task Force and
promotes pork at various events.
The Ohio Pork Council is proud to have had the
opportunity to work with Alan and Jeff and wishes to
congratulate them on receiving the 2015 Pork
Industry Excellence Award.
Both Alan and Jeff are extremely involved with the
Darke County Pork Producers, where Jeff serves as
president and Alan as treasurer. The group raises
thousands of dollars each year to contribute back
to youth involved in swine projects at the fair.
Alan served on the OPC Board of Directors for
four years, where he was involved with the demand
enhancement and legislative committees, and served as
chair for the bylaws committee. Alan has also
served as a delegate to National Pork Producers
Council and National Pork Board meetings, is a
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OHIO PORK INDUSTRY SERVICE AWARD WINNER
Todd Stickley
Urbana, Ohio
communities and help tell the story of agriculture. Todd
has helped serve pork at the Preble County Pork Festival
and Hardin and Champaign County Fairs and served as
a guest speaker for numerous county pork association
group banquets. He has also delivered well over 30
Operation Main Street presentations to various local
civic groups across Ohio, such as Dietetic Associations,
Township Trustees, County Commissioners, Lions
Clubs, the School Nutrition Association, and many more.
Todd also helped organize and host multiple Growing
Strong Communities events, through his position with
Kalmbach Feeds.
Todd’s service to the pork industry does not end at
the state level. He is a graduate of the National Pork
Producers Council’s Pork Leadership Institute and
National Pork Board’s Pork Leadership Academy. Todd
has served on several national committees, such as the
NPPC/NPB joint We Care Advisory Group, NPPC’s
Animal Welfare Advisory Group; and NPB’s Plan-of Work
and Ethical Standards committees. Todd also lead many
producer groups during Legislative Action Conferences
in D.C.
Each year, the Ohio Pork Council presents
the Ohio Pork Industry Service Award to an
individual who exemplifies outstanding
contribution to the swine industry. This
individual exceeds volunteer expectations and is
consistently willing to support the pork industry
in numerous ways.
OPC would like to congratulate and thank
this year’s Ohio Pork Industry Service Award
winner, Todd Stickley, for his support and
continued efforts to promote and enhance Ohio’s
pork industry.
Todd has demonstrated tremendous dedication to
Ohio’s pork industry, through his service with the
Ohio Pork Council. He served on the OPC Board
from 2003 until 2013, holding many officer
positions including president. Todd also spent
many years as chair of OPC’s legislative
committee.
Todd has always been willing to reach out to local
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In addition to his work in the pork industry, Todd
enjoys fishing, golfing and spending time with his family.
Todd resides in Urbana with his wife, Hope, and his
two children, Eli and Moriah. He is very active with
his church, leading Bible studies and teaching Sunday
school. He also enjoys spending time supporting his
daughters involvement in 4-H and his son’s successful
wrestling career.
Swine MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Mike Barhorst
Findlay, Ohio
OPC’s Swine Manager of the Year Award recognizes
an individual who excels in the management of a
swine operation, is extremely knowledgeable of the
pork industry and has demonstrated the ability to make
key decisions for their operation. The Ohio Pork Council
is proud to recognize this year’s Swine Manager of the
Year Award recipient, Mike Barhorst.
In 1999, after graduating from The Ohio State
University, with both a bachelor’s degree in animal
science and a master’s degree in genetics, Mike took a
position with Kalmbach Swine Management (KSM),
managing their “Cardinal Pork” sow unit. While there,
Mike gained experience in all aspects of a sow unit and
was able to adapt quickly to facilitate the needs of the
operation. Mike subsequently moved into the finishing
sector at KSM, as a swine production supervisor, where
he remained through 2012.
Kalmbach Swine Management owns 22,000 sows in
Ohio, raising pigs for their farrow-to-finish system. KSM
utilizes state-of-the-art production facilities to optimize
swine health while maximizing productivity.
has conducted surveys of KSM’s contract growers, to examine potential needs, with a goal
of the implementation of a grower advisory
board. Mike has also implemented quarterly
performance reviews of his staff, to enhance
team communication and empower leadership
potential.
In 2012, Mike joined Professional Swine Management
in Illinois, as Director of Swine Finishing, overseeing
100,000 finishing spaces and eight swine technicians.
Mike returned to KSM, as Director of Swine Finishing, in January 2014, where he currently oversees over
100,000 finishing spaces and is responsible for seven finishing supervisors.
In order to maximize efficiency and profitability, Mike
Mike’s involvement in the pork industry has
taken him to Canada, France and Mexico, through
working with Cooperative Research Farms,
a worldwide swine research and nutrition
cooperative, and the National Pork Board’s Pork
Leadership Academy.
Mike served on the OPC Board of Directors for
four years and has delivered nearly 30 Operation
Main Street Presentations to civic groups across
Ohio.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys hunting, fishing,
cooking and travelling with his fiancée , Noell.
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PORK PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
northeast ohio pork producers
The Pork Promoter of the Year Award is given annually
to an individual, family, organization or company who
excels in promoting pork and the pork industry.
For their outstanding efforts to reach out to consumers
and promote pork, the Ohio Pork Council would like
to congratulate the Northeast Ohio Pork Producers
on being named the 2014 Ohio Pork Promoter of the Year.
The Northeast Ohio Pork Producers, through the
contributions of many volunteers, have promoted pork in
the Wayne County area for more than 24 years.
Each year, Wayne County Junior Fair swine exhibitors are
benefitted by the groups support of the Junior Fair Swine
Auction. Additionally, the group has cooked and donated
pork for mission trip fund-raisers to send youth and adults
to numerous countries around the world to assist those in
need.
Recognizing their contributions to the overall budget of
The group’s pork stand, where they serve various pork
products, has been an icon of the Wayne County Fair
for many years. While there are many individuals
responsible for the success of the efforts at the fair,
Rich Steiner and Ross Carmony have been noted
as the primary managers for the pork promotion.
Local non-profit organizations, such as 4-H clubs, church
groups and youth sports teams, volunteer in the stand in
exchange for a monetary donation to their organization.
For years, the freshly grilled pork loin sandwiches have
been identified by many as the “best deal” at the Wayne
County Fair, as the sandwich includes nearly a half pound
of fresh, never frozen, boneless pork loin. The group gives
out free samples of pork, in addition to the product they
sell, encouraging those passing by to eat pork.
At the 2014 Wayne County Fair, the Northeast Ohio
Pork Producers sold more than 4,900 pounds of
boneless pork loin, 390 pounds of ham and 2,900 pound
of BBQ pork, totalling an overwhelming $93,000 in gross
receipts.
The group uses funds raised through the pork stand to
further promote agriculture, specifically pork, through a
variety of venues. Annually, the group offers three OSU/
ATI students scholarships to pursue a degree in agriculture.
Funding is also provided to the culinary arts program
at the Wayne County Schools Career Center, to purchase
pork for student training and a pork cook-off competition.
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the Wayne County Fair, the group has been granted one
of the most visible and desirable vendor locations on the
grounds.
OPC would like to congratulate the Northeast Ohio Pork
Producers on a job well done!
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7148 State Highway 199
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
419-294-3838
Kent Nutrition Group
2905 Hwy. 61 N.
Muscatine, IA 52761
563-264-4506
PrecisionLSF LLC
4181 Meadowcroft Rd.
Kettering, OH 45429
937-697-1890
Maximus Systems
3514 1ere Rue
Saint-Hubert QC J3Y 8Y5 - Canada
405-445-6556
Pro-Health Feeds
PO Box 232
Botkins, OH 45306
937-441-6819
Merck Animal Health
3680 Wood Bridge Lane
Portage, MI 49024
289-217-9275
PureTek Genetics LLC
5156 S. 775 W.
Owensville, IN 47665
812-664-4611
Motomco
3699 Kinsman Blvd.
Madison, WI 53074
608-244-2904
Purina Animal Nutrition
892 S. 775 E
Greenfield, IN 46140
317-695-6139
National Pork Board
1776 NW 114th St.
Clive, IA 50325
515-223-3535
Schick Enterprises
3320 Scherer Rd.
Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-9645
National Pork Producers Council
10664 Justin Dr.
Urbandale, IA 50322
515-278-012
TechMix LLC
PO Box 221
Stewart, MN 55385
320-562-2740
Nedap Agri North America
16425 Knoxville Rd.
Orion, IL 61273
515-681-6111
Thorp Equipment, Inc.
N 14160 Cty. Rd. M
Thorp, WI 54771
715-669-5050
Ohio Ag Net / Ohio’s Country Journal
1625 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, OH 43220
614-273-0465
TOMCO
PO Box 78
Wantagh, NY 11793
800-645-3285
Ohio State ATI
1380 Dover Rd.
Wooster, OH 44691
330-287-1380
TOPIGS Norsvin USA
12750 Nicollet Ave. S #300
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-641-0220
Osborne Industries, Inc.
PO Box 388
Osborne, KS 67413
785-346-2192
USDA/NASS
8995 E. Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
614-728-2100
PBS Animal Health
2780 Richville Dr. SE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-834-3000
Veterinary Sales and Service
139 Fairlane Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
800-617-0503
PIC
100 Bluegrass Commons
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-265-2726
Pigtek
PO Box 2000
Milford, IN 46542
574-658-5415
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OPC OFFERS VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS
TO oHIO fARMS
The Ohio Pork Council will be
offering 4th and 5th grade classes the
opportunity to take part in a virtual
field trip to an Ohio farm, by utilizing
Google Hangout technology.
Educational materials and videos
will be provided to teachers, so that
students will have an introduction
to pig basics. During a scheduled
Hangout event, classrooms will be
connected with an Ohio Pig Farmer,
a swine veterinarian and an OPC
representative.
visit
If you know a 4th or 5th grade teacher
who may be interested in participating
in a Hangout with a farmer,
please contact Jennifer Keller at
[email protected] or 614-882-5887.
WWW.OhioPork.ORG
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SWINE HEALTH SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
Ohio Swine Health Symposium
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Der Dutchman Restaurant, Plain City, Ohio
8:30 - 9:00............Registration and Sponsor Exhibits Open
9:00............Update from State Veterinarian
Dr. Tony Forshey, State Veterinarian, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Industry
9:15............Virology 101 - Slat Level
Speaker: Dr. Andy Bowman, Department of Veterinary Preventitive Medicine, OSU
9:50............Truths / Myths About Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
Speaker: Dr. Mike Mull, York Animal Hospital, Bellevue, Ohio
10:20............Vet / Producer Success Strategies with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
Speaker: Dr. Dave Shoup and Dr. Lynette Holman
11:05............Mapping and Sharing Information on Swine Diseases
Speaker: Dr. Erin Johnson, Boehringer Ingleheim Vetmedica
11:35............Question and Answer Session
12:00 - 1:00............ Buffett Luncheon, Sponsor Introductions and Exhibits Open
1:00............Ohio Pork Council Update: Bryan Humphreys, Executive Vice President, OPC
1:15............Sow Longevity Begins With Gilt Development Speaker: Jonathan Tubbs, Technical Services Specialist, Genus, PIC
1:50............Rapid Fire Updates
- Transport Biosecurity Assessment Program - Dr. Todd Price
- New Antibiotics - Dr. Bethany Heitkamp
- Pain in the...Managing Pain on the Farm - Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia
- Traceability Changes on the Horizon - Dr. Terri Specht
3:00............Open Forum / Speaker Panel Question and Answer Session
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OPC seeks summer intern
The Ohio Pork Council is currently accepting applications
for an intern to assist with the day-to-day activities
of the organization; including work in communications,
event planning, producer education, management of OPC’s
Ohio State Fair food stands, and other necessary tasks.
The intern is required to complete 13, 40-hour, weeks of work
throughout the summer, typically lasting from May-late
August. Additional hours will be required during the Ohio
State Fair, July 29 - August 9.
Additional details can be found on OhioPork.org.
Interested individuals should contact Quinton Keeran
at 614-882-5887 or [email protected]
Scholarships available
to youth involved in the pork industry
Each year, the Ohio Pork Council offers college
scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1000 per
individual. All students pursuing an undergraduate
degree are encouraged to apply. Applicants, or their parents,
must be actively involved in the pork industry.
The Ohio Pork Council Women will also be offering $500
scholarships to college students in their junior year or higher.
Applications for OPC and OPCW scholarships will be
made available on OhioPork.org, after February 1, 2015.
The DeviStart program is made up of our science based products that take
advantage of our ongoing research in swine nutrition and health.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Crowne Plaza Columbus North
6500 Doubletree Ave., Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-885-1885
Cincinnati, Downtown Columbus and Points South:
Travel north on 1-71 to State Route 161, turn left (west)
off the exit and go two traffic lights to Busch Blvd. and go
three traffic lights to Kingsmill Pkwy. Turn right (east) on
Kingsmill Pkwy. and take it to the end. Kingsmill Pkwy.
dead ends on Doubletree Ave at Crowne Plaza parking lot.
Cleveland and Points North/Northeast:
Travel south on 1-71 to State Route 161. Turn right (west)
off the exit and go two traffic lights to Busch Blvd. and go
three traffic lights to Kingsmill Pkwy.. Turn right (east) on
Kingsmill Pkwy. and take it to the end. Kingsmill Pkwy.
dead ends on Doubletree Ave at Crowne Plaza parking lot.
Zanesville and Points East:
Travel west on I-70 to I-270. Take I-270 north (this will
eventually curve to the west) to exit #27, Cleveland Ave.
Turn right (north) on Cleveland Ave. and immediately get
into the left turn lane. The first stoplight is Schrock Rd.
Turn left (west) on Schrock Rd. and go four traffic lights
(2.5 miles) to Doubletree Ave. Turn left on Doubletree Ave.
The hotel will be on your left about 1/4 mile down the rd.
Dayton and Points West:
Travel east on 1-70 to I-270. Take I-270 north (this will eventually curve to the east) to I-71 south. Travel south on 1-71 to
State Route 161, turn right (west) off the exit and go one traffic light to Busch Blvd.. Turn right (north) on Busch Blvd.. and
go three traffic lights to Kingsmill Pkwy.. Turn right (east) on Kingsmill Pkwy. and take it to the end. Kingsmill Pkwy. dead
ends on Doubletree Ave at Crowne Plaza parking lot.
Toledo and Points North:
Travel south on I-75 to State Route 23. Travel south on State Route 23 to I-270. Travel east on I-270 and go approx. 1.5
miles to I-71 south. Travel south on 1-71 to State Route 161. Turn right (west) off the exit and go two traffic lights to Busch
Blvd. and go three traffic lights to Kingsmill Pkwy.. Turn right (east) on Kingsmill Pkwy. and take it to the end. Kingsmill
Pkwy. dead ends on Doubletree Ave at Crowne Plaza parking lot.
Ohio Pork Congress Hotel Reservation Information
In an attempt to provide expedient service when making and confirming your hotel reservations,
Please contact the Crowne Plaza North with the information provided below.
The hotel has a special room block and rate arranged for those attending the 2015 Ohio Pork Congress
(Ask for the Ohio Pork Council group rate or code = OPC when calling).
Crowne Plaza Columbus North - Special Ohio Pork Congress Rates
Rate = $99.00 (Room block cut off 1/23/15)
Event dates: February 10-11, 2015
Please contact the hotel directly to make/confirm your reservation.
Crowne Plaza Columbus North :: 800-996-8916
6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229
To make reservations online, go to www.CrownePlaza.com. Use the OPC code for our special group rate.
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From ribs to ham, bacon to chops, the pork on America’s table is better
than ever. It’s safer, more sustainable and more popular than ever. All
thanks to the modern practices of America’s pig farmers. Practices
developed by decades of commitment to continued improvement — in
animal care, technology and on-farm practices.
why?
BECAUSE WE CARE.
©2014 We Care Initiative. This message funded in part by America’s Pork Producers and the Pork Checkoff.
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America’s pig farmers raise the best pigs ever. We use the best
technology available to improve the health of our pigs and the
environmental impact of our farms. And we use the best practices ever.
We have the most comprehensive quality assurance programs for animal
agriculture in the world.
LEARN MORE AT PORKCARES.ORG.
You are cordially invited to the
28th Annual
Rack of Pork White Glove Reception
February 10, 2015 ~ 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Doubletree
Taste of Elegance
(formerly the capital club - 41 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
A reception will be held throughout the evening featuring pork appetizers while a selection of orignal
pork entrees will be showcased by Ohio’s finest chefs.
Please RSVP by January 30, 2015 by calling 614-882-5887 or email [email protected].
Sponsored by
Ohio Pork Council; Ohio Soybean Council; Farm Credit Mid-America; Ohio Farm Bureau Federation;
United Producers, Inc.; J.H. Routh Packing Co.
Ohio State University Extension
OSU Junior Swine Day
Saturday, March 28, 2015
NEW FOR 2015 - TWO LOCATIONS!
• OSU Animal Sciences - 2029 Fyffe Court, Columbus, OH 43210 •
• OSU ATI (registration in Skou Hall) - 1328 Dover Rd., Wooster, Oh. 44691 •
Topics include:
Ohio State University Extension
• Live Animal Evaluation • Swine Health & Biosecurity
OSU Junior
• Carcass Evaluation
• Show Pig Nutrition
• Youth PQA PlusSwine Day • Preparing for Show Day
Ohio State University Extension
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www.PorkInfo.osu.edu
Saturday,
Animal Sciences
Dale Building
Ricker - [email protected]
Animal
Sciences
Building
March
22, 2014
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Fyffe Court
Columbus, OH
43210
2029 Fyffe Court
Animal
Sciences Building
Animal Sciences Building
2029 Fyffe Court
Columbus, OH 43210
Columbus,
43210
2029 FyffeOh
Court
Columbus, Oh 43210
Steve Moeller - [email protected]
614-688-3686
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Company Name
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Birchwood Genetics, Inc................................39
Commercial Concepts AI, Inc...........................7
CompManagement, Inc.................................12
CompManagement Health Systems, Inc.......32
Cooper Farms................................................34
Devenish Nutrition..........................................34
Farmer Boy Ag...............................................29
Homan, Inc....................................................13
IMO Agri-Systems, LLC / Agtronix.................29
JD Equipment, Inc............................................2
Kalmbach Feeds............................................40
Maximus-System...........................................11
PigTek............................................................11
Pit Charger.....................................................32
Pork Checkoff............................................14,36
TOMCO Livestock..........................................10
Topigs Norsvin USA.......................................24
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 2015
OPC Board Meeting - Columbus..........................Jan. 13
February 2015
State of the Pork Industry Address - Columbus....Feb. 10
Taste of Elegance - Columbus.............................Feb. 10
Ohio Pork Congress - Columbus..........................Feb. 11
March 2015
Pork Forum - San Antonio, TX..............................Mar. 5-7
OPC Board Meeting - Columbus......................Mar. 10
Ohio Swine Health Symposium - Plain City......Mar. 18
OSU Junior Swine Day - Columbus/Wooster... Mar. 28
Connect with OPC
facebook.com/OhioHogFarmers
youtube.com/OhioHogFarmers
pinterest.com/OhioPork
@OhioHogFarmers
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