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The Minnesota Pork Board recognized Jim Veldkamp’s farm transfer of ownership to the Kracht family as this year’s Family of the Year award recipient.
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Chef Donnie Schoenrock, proud owner of the renowned Kat’s Hog Heaven restaurant, as this year’s Pork Promoter of the Year Award recipient.
From farm overalls to dress suits, Rep. Rod Hamilton spent his career reaching a respectful hand out across party lines to find solutions for Minnesota farmers.
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Adam Ziemke of Waseca, Minnesota, as this year’s Swine Manager of the Year award recipient.
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes this year’s Environmental Steward of the Year award recipient, Adam Barka, who is passionate about thriving rural communities and the people within them.
This year’s Minnesota Pork Board Distinguished Service award recipient, Reuben Bode, embodies everything pure and good that pork producers stand for.
David Preisler, long-time CEO of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association and Minnesota Pork Board, announced his plans to retire from the organization effective June 1, 2022.
Brian Majerus, the 2022 Swine Manager of the Year’s humble leadership and strong work ethic have guided him through his career, driving him to pursue swine management head-on.
With decades of culinary experience that spans the country, Minnesota’s Pork Promoter of the year, Chef Charlie Torgerson says, “I love to show people there’s more to pork than just a shoulder, bacon and ribs.”
Human and animal health are on people’s minds now more than ever. Dr. Peter Davies’ lifelong career researching both subjects made him a logical recipient of the Minnesota Pork Board’s 2022 Distinguished Service Award.