The board consists of 15 members, each serving a maximum of two three-year terms.

October 12, 2018

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Five spots open on National Pork Checkoff's board of directors
Terry O'NeelNational Pork Board

Source: National Pork Board
The National Pork Checkoff's board of directors has five three-year terms to fill. State pork producer associations, farm organizations or anyone who pays into the Pork Checkoff, which includes pig farmers and pork importers, may submit an application.

“Serving on the National Pork Board is a great opportunity for producers to support the pork industry while helping to plan for a successful future,” says Friend, Nebraska producer Terry O’Neel, who is the past Pork Board president and chair of the Nominating Committee. “Not only have I been able to serve producers, I also have learned from the many different producers that we have in this industry.”

Pork Act Delegates must rank a minimum of 10 candidates to send to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue for approval. The board consists of 15 members, each serving a maximum of two three-year terms. The Pork Act requires that no fewer than 12 states be represented.

The 15 positions on the Checkoff board are held by pork producers or importers who volunteer their time. Any pork producer or importer who has paid all Checkoff assessments due or is a representative of a producer or company that produces hogs and/or pigs is eligible to serve.

The application deadline is Nov. 1, with interviews for each candidate to be held in Des Moines Dec. 5 to 6. Please direct application requests and questions to Denise Yaske at [email protected].

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