March / April 2015 - Ohio Pork Producers Council

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The Official Publication of the Ohio Pork Council
OHIO PORK COUNCIL RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTORS
DURING SUCCESSFUL PORK CONGRESS
March / April 2015
The 2015 Ohio Pork Congress was the largest event in
over five years, hosting more than 400 attendees and a
trade show featuring 60 individual exhibitors.
Each year, the Ohio Pork Congress serves as an
opportunity for those involved in the pork industry
to gather together, discuss current issues, and
look at new technologies and trends. Presentations
given during the Ohio Pork Congress are available
online at OhioPork.org/Pork-Council-Information.
Highlighting this year’s event, the Ohio Pork Congress
Awards Luncheon recognized outstanding contributors
and honored those who have made a difference in
Ohio’s pork industry.
Alan (left) and Jeff (center) Wuebker were recognized for their dedication
to the pork industry with the Pork Industry Excellence Award. The award
was sponsored by Elanco and was presented by Bruce Ervin (right).
For his support of the Ohio Pork Council and the entire pork
industry, Todd Stickley (left) received the OPC Service A​ward
from Bill Knapke, Ohio Pork Council President (right).
Bill Knapke, Ohio Pork Council President (left), presented the
Swine Manager of the Year Award to Mike Barhorst (right) for
his talent and expertise in swine management.
The Northeast Ohio Pork Producers were presented the Pork Promoter of the
Year Award for their continued efforts to promote pork. The award,
sponsored by Ohio’s Country Journal, was presented by Matt Reese (right).
Representative Brian Hill, Agriculture and Rural Development Committee
Chair (left), presented the Ohio Pork Council’s Environmental Stewardship
Award to Duling Family Farms for their work to protect the state’s valuable
natural resources. Jeff (right) and Brenda (center) Duling accepted the award.
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OPC WORKS TOWARD WATER QUALITY LEGISLATION
In an effort to improve and protect the state’s water
supply, Ohio’s House and Senate have been working
on pending water quality legislation, which works to
decrease phosphorus runoff in Lake Erie’s western
basin.
OPC HIRES MANAGER OF SHOWPIG PROGRAMS
AND LAUNCHES NEW SUMMER SHOW CIRCUIT
FOR YOUTH
The Ohio Pork Council has been involved in the
process, leading the effort, alongside other
livestock organizations, on behalf of agriculture.
“The overwhelming majority of Ohio’s hog farmers
have already taken into action best management
practices and work toward protecting the land and
natural resources, every day,” said Bill Knapke, Ohio
Pork Council President. “It is our hope that other
contributors to the Lake Erie algae blooms
follow agriculture’s leadership and help work toward a
solution.”
Ohio’s livestock farmers are committed to being good
stewards of the land. Through utilizing innovative
methods of operation and adhering to best
management practices, farmers are able to work
toward continued improvement and protection of
our state’s valuable natural resources. While
over-regulation is always a concern for agriculture,
this legislation, while it may create certain challenges
in livestock and poultry production, is a positive step
toward improving and preserving Ohio’s water supply.
The Ohio Pork Council has recently hired Kelly
Morgan as manager of showpig programs, making her
the point person for OPC’s Ohio Showpig Committee.
Kelly is an elementary school teacher and head
volleyball coach from Orient, OH. She has more than
20 years of experience in the showpig
industry and is passionate about youth
education and development.
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“Kelly’s experiences, organizational
skills and motivation will make her
an asset to the Ohio Pork Council
as the Committee continues to develop
projects and programs focused
on aiding Ohio’s youth swine
exhibitors and breeders,” said
Marlene Eick, Chair of OPC’s Ohio
Showpig Committee.
In an effort to better serve members
and increase youth participation,
OPC, through work with the
Ohio Showpig Committee, will
soon be unveiling details for an
enhanced summer show circuit to
allow youth the opportunity to exhibit
swine at jackpot shows across the state
beginning in May, 2015.
Ohio Swine Health Symposium
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Der Dutchman Restaurant, Plain City, Ohio
8:30-9.......Registration and Sponsor Exhibits Open
9:00.......Update from State Veterinarian: Dr. Tony Forshey, State Veterinarian, Ohio Department of Agriculture
9:15.......Virology 101 - Slat Level: Dr. Andy Bowman, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
9:50.......Truths / Myths About PEDv: Dr. Mike Mull, York Animal Hospital
10:20.......Vet / Producer Success Strategies with PEDv: Dr. Dave Shoup, Shoup Brothers Farm Ltd.
10:40.......Hot Viral Topics: Dr. Lynette Holman, Kalmbach Swine Management
11:05.......Mapping and Sharing Information on Swine Diseases: Dr. Erin Lowe, Boehringer Ingleheim Vetmedica
11:35.......Question and Answer Session
12-1:00.......Buffet Luncheon & Sponsor Introductions
Sponsor Exhibits Open
1:00.......Ohio Pork Council Update: Bryan Humphreys, Executive Vice President, Ohio Pork Council
1:15.......Sow Longevity Begins With Gilt Development: Jonathan Tubbs, Technical Services Specialist, Genus, PIC
1:50.......Rapid Fire Updates
Transport Biosecurity Assessment Program: Dr. Todd Price, North Central Veterinary Services
New Antibiotics: Dr. Bethany Heitkamp, Four Star Veterinary Services
Managing Pain on the Farm: Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia, OSU Animal Sciences
Traceability Changes on the Horizon: Dr. Terri Specht, Four Star Veterinary Services
3:00............Open Forum / Speaker Panel Q&A Session
Registration Form - Ohio Swine Health Symposium
Name(s):
Address:
City:State:Zip:
Telephone:E-mail:
Number of people attending:
Registration Fee: $10 per person - Make Checks payable to OSU Extension - Putnam Co.
Registration Deadline - March 14
Fax or send to:
OSU Extension/Putnam Co. PO Box 189 Ottawa, OH 45875
Phone: 419-523-6294 Fax: 419-523-3192
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR PORK INDUSTRY YOUTH
There are numerous scholarship opportunities available
to college students interested in the pork industry.
The Ohio Pork Council will be offering up to $9,000
in scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1000 per
individual. Students entering their freshman,
sophomore, junior or senior year in college are
encouraged to apply. Applicants, or their parents, must
be actively involved in the pork industry. Children
of pork industry employees, managers and contract
growers are eligible.
In honor of 42 years of service to Ohio’s pork industry,
as executive vice president of the Ohio Pork Council,
a scholarship fund has been established to recognize
Dick Isler. An annual scholarship of at least $1,000
will be awarded to college students pursuing a degree in
agriculture.
The Ohio Pork Council Women will also be offering
$500 scholarships to college
students in their junior year or
higher.
To obtain an application for
these scholarships, please visit:
OhioPork.org.
The Ohio Pork Council is also
proud to sponsor scholarships
for incoming freshmen attending Ohio State ATI.
Students entering ATI and pursing a degree in swine
production should indicate so on their admission form,
scholarships will then be issued accordingly. The
Northeast Ohio Pork Producers Council also provides
sponsorship for scholarships to any student involved in
livestock production.
For additional information regarding scholarships,
please contact Quinton Keeran at 614-882-5887.
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OHIO PORK COUNCIL’S FACEBOOK AUDIENCE
INCREASES TO MORE THAN 200,000
OPC’s online presence continues to grow, through the
popularity of the Ohio Hog Farmers Facebook page;
which is used by the Ohio Pork Council to interact
with consumers, encourage conversations and share
information regarding pork and modern agriculture.
Having more than 200,000 fans, the page has seen
an increase of more than 66,000 fans, or “likes”,
since February, 2014. Hosting a larger audience is an
excellent way to extend the reach of content created
and shared by Ohio Hog Farmers. In Fact, OHF
content had an overall organic reach of more than
13,000,000 during the last six months of 2014.
“Our goal with social media is to serve as a resource
for information about pigs, pork and farming,” said
Bill Knapke, Ohio Pork Council President. “OPC is
dedicated to providing consumers with the information
they seek and encourages open conversation about
food and how it is grown.”
Upcoming Events
Pork Industry Forum, San Antonio, TX...............March 5-7
OPC Board Meeting, Columbus..........................March 10
Swine Health Symposium, Plain City...................March 18
OSU Junior Swine Day, Columbus & Wooster.....March 28
OPC Board Meeting, Columbus...............................April 8
Legislative Action Conference, Washington D.C....April 14-16
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:
• Live Animal Evaluation
• Carcass Evaluation
• Youth PQA Plus
• Swine Health & Biosecurity
• Show Pig Nutrition
• Preparing for Show Day
For more information, please visit:
www.PorkInfo.osu.edu
Dale Ricker - [email protected]
419-523-6294
Steve Moeller - [email protected]
614-688-3686
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IN THIS ISSUE:
•
Outstanding Pork Industry
Contributors recognized at
Ohio Pork Congress
•
OPC Supports Water
Quality Legislation
•
Morgan Hired as OPC
Manager of Showpig
Programs
•
OPC Launches New
Summer Show Circuit for
Youth
•
Scholarship Opportunities
for Youth Involved in the
Pork Industry
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