Joey Short, Farrowing Department Manager at Murphy Family Ventures joins  us to discuss his story and how he got involved in the Swine Industry  while attending NC State University.   

We discuss important topics to him such as Bio-security, his five step  Pig Survivability plan as well as Labor and other Hot topics.   

Joey was also chosen as an emerging leader to receive an upcoming award  for the NC Pork council and we discuss what this means.

About our guest  

As the head of department in farrowing at Peters Creek Sow Farm for  Murphy Family Ventures, I have found a passion for an industry and  career that I otherwise would have never stumbled upon previously. I was  only first introduced to the pork industry in the spring of 2020. Now, I  find myself gaining more experience daily while aiming to see the  industry succeed in an ever-changing world. After being selected as the  2023 NC Pork Council Emerging Leader, I hope to spark a desire in others  within our industry and look forward to the years to come. Outside of  work, I enjoy quality time with my wife and son, tending to my goats and  dogs, catching up with family and friends, all while trying to stay  active in some of my favorite hobbies such as hunting, fishing, and  golfing.