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Jennifer Shike

As the brand leader of Farm Journal’s PORK and host of “The PORK Podcast,” Jennifer Shike pairs her deep animal science expertise with a heart for the people in the pork industry. Her work is a vital resource on swine health and biosecurity, reporting on threats such as PRRS, PED and African swine fever. By keeping a close watch on national and state policy, she translates trade deals, California’s Proposition 12, environmental regulations and farm bill updates into what they mean for American pork producers.

Latest Stories
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Seth Mitchell will fill the vacancy created by retiring Al Juhnke.
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Each year a pork-producing family who has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion on the local, state and national levels is honored with this prestigious recognition.
The swine barn at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is the site where many pork love stories have begun. For the Bakkers, it was even the site of their honeymoon.
The two-day event provides educational opportunities to youth and adults and distributes information from current research.
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