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The Pork Podcast

Business EN ↓ 54 episodes

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.

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Episodes

When Life's Challenges Make You Stronger | Episode 4 01.11.2024 43:02

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... stronger and more determined to succeed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Bacon and Iowa State Football are Helping Pig Farmers | Episode 3 25.10.2024 25:50

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re Here for the Hard Stuff | Episode 2 18.10.2024 37:30

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Future of the Pork Industry Needs You | Episode 1 11.10.2024 32:20

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.