Latest News From Ohio Pork Council

Early Registration Underway for 2023 Ohio Pork Congress
Early Registration Underway for 2023 Ohio Pork Congress

Ohio Pork Congress will be delivering relevant information for everyone in the pork industry, from pig caretakers to farm team members to decision makers and allied industry partners, organizers say. Here's the details.

Ohio BBQ Restaurants Take the Prize for the 24th Annual Pork Rib-Off
Ohio BBQ Restaurants Take the Prize for the 24th Annual Pork Rib-Off

Fairgoers gathered at the 24th-annual Pork Rib-Off competition to watch as barbecue chefs competed for top honors in the ribs, pulled pork and barbecue sauce categories at the Ohio State Fair.  

Day Named Ohio Pork Council Executive Vice President
Day Named Ohio Pork Council Executive Vice President

Cheryl Day has been named executive vice president of the Ohio Pork Council.

Ohio Pork Council Names Melissa Bell Interim Executive Vice-President
Ohio Pork Council Names Melissa Bell Interim Executive Vice-President

Bell will work with the board of directors to execute OPC’s strategic goals, coordinate state checkoff programs and continue involvement in H2Ohio, in addition to the Ohio Agricultural Conservation Initiative.

Ohio Pork Council's Bacon Vending Machine Takes Top Honors
Ohio Pork Council's Bacon Vending Machine Takes Top Honors

OPC’s Bacon Vending Machine took top honors in the Best New and Unusual Tactic category of the Pollie Awards.

Ohio Pork Council President Dave Shoup presents Chef Aaron Braun with the Chef Par Excellence Award and People's Choice Award. Braun has been awarded the People's Choice Award for two consecutive years.
Ohio Farmers Host Chef Competition at Annual Taste of Elegance

Chef Aaron Braun, Meadowlark Restaurant, took top honors at the Ohio Pork Council’s Taste of Elegance Chef Competition and Legislative Reception, earning the coveted Chef Par Excellence award.