Are you taking time to tell your story? In a world of quick answers, Illinois pig farmer Pat Bane believes farmers should take time to explain why they do what they do. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at his farm.
“Overqualified.” This is a term that everyone has heard of, but is it something that HR even considers these days? Maybe it is time to look at so-called overqualified people in a different way.
Pat Bane lives a life marked by good, honest hard work, no shortcuts and a “whatever it takes” attitude. It’s a life he is proud to share in his new role as America’s Pig Farmer of the Year.
Iowa State's Department of Animal Science celebrates 100 years of meat science in November when faculty, alumni and students will gather to recognize one of the country’s first land-grant meat science programs.
Meet Hayden Williams, a fresh, new voice of the pork industry who combines innovative thought and work ethic with scientific savvy and a passion to make a difference.
Practicing veterinarians, researchers and academics may now apply for one of three $35,000 awards for research related to infectious respiratory disease in pigs.
Showing livestock becomes more competitive each year. And parents, beware. The necessary equipment and supplies probably seem a little different than when you showed.
The Pork Checkoff’s board of directors is accepting applications through Nov. 1 to fill five three-year terms. State pork producer associations, farm organizations or anyone who pays into the Pork Checkoff may apply.
The Illinois Pork Producers Association and the Illinois Central College Agriculture Program have teamed up to provide the ICC food pantry with a donation of ground pork.
Strings of words, topics or phrases repeated consistently in conversations—even pauses and gestures that punctuate words—help us identify signposts that point us to biases, beliefs, myths and meaning.
If you’re on the search for the best talent to join your organization, you want to create a welcoming environment. Is it possible your organization's recruiting behavior and reputation is discouraging job seekers?
Patrick Bane, an Illinois pig farmer, has been named America’s Pig Farmer of the Year by the National Pork Board. Bane will travel the U.S. as an ambassador and voice for the pork industry throughout the year.
What’s good for the economy isn’t necessarily good for you as a small business owner. Here’s what low unemployment rates mean to you and some tips on how you can retain your top employees.
