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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Meat Cutting School offers fun and impactful hands-on workshops, adding valuable skills to the labor force in Kentucky’s meat processing industry.

Ask questions about what ventilation system is being planned for the building and who has done background work to ensure it is the right equipment.

Here’s a look at some of the newest hires in the U.S. pork industry.

During an outbreak of African swine fever in Romania, researchers discovered ASF virus DNA was present in non-biting flies collected from the outbreak farms.

Unemployment among the top pork-producing states stands around 3.3%. Despite higher wages and competitive benefits, pig farm employment has declined over the last five years.

A past pork producer of the year finalist finds a way to connect pig farming, country music and bourbon to engage with consumers online.

The five-year Farm Bill sets farm, conservation, forestry and nutrition policy and authorizes various agricultural programs, including ones related to foreign animal disease preparation and prevention and export promotion.