As one of the youngest executive directors of a state swine organization, Seth Mitchell’s path is one that’s turning heads. The first person selected for the Pork Industry Immersion Program, a two-year deep dive into organizational leadership in the swine industry, Mitchell is blazing trails at the Nebraska Pork Producers Association and reminding the younger generation of the important role they play in the future of the U.S. pork industry. Although other agricultural industries are finding it challenging to engage Generation Z, the pork industry has a different story to tell. Mitchell shares how engaging young people in swine leadership opportunities and experiences is paving the way for future longevity.

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As generations become further removed from the farm, the need for people who can educate and inspire the next generation of livestock industry leadership has never been greater. From the classroom to the judging contest to the show ring, Dan Hoge is one of the greatest of all times. He opens up about 55 years of inspiring the next generation.

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Whether she’s busy on the farm or speaking in front of the Senate on behalf of America’s pork producers, NPPC Past President Lori Stevermer models speaking out and showing up for who and what you believe in.

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Sometimes waiting for answers to questions causes us to miss opportunities in agriculture. Tracy Walder, author of "The Unexpected Spy," shares how saying “yes” led her to an incredible career in the CIA and FBI chasing down terrorists.

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Meat industry entrepreneur and innovator Doug Hankes of Western Smokehouse Partners joins the podcast to discuss how calculated risks changed the trajectory of his life and family business.

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There’s just something about the way love sparks in a pig barn. For the Archers and the Sidwells, this proved to be the perfect place for authenticity, trust and friendship to explode into a love that has stood the test of time.

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When you hear the Hord name, it’s quickly associated with farming excellence. However, it's their unwavering commitment to their faith and core values that sets them apart. For the Hord family, this isn’t just something they put on a sign on the wall, it’s how they live their lives personally and professionally. Their values impact their farm team based in their Ohio home community and now more broadly as they have expanded their footprint as a bigger player in the U.S. pork industry. For Pat and Phil Hord, their “why” is much bigger than themselves.

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In the fourth edition of the State of the Pork Industry Report, Farm Journal’s PORK editor Jennifer Shike asks experts to share takeaways and lessons learned from 2024 from PRRS and labor turnover to third-party Prop 12 audits and influenza. Listen to Cara Haden, veterinarian with Pipestone; Randy Kuker, director of swine production for The Equity; Adam Annegers, sow production manager at JBS; and Brad Eckberg, account executive at MTech Systems, dig into hot topics in the industry.

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The Dadson family's iconic TikToks, shorts, videos and reels about showing pigs are capturing attention worldwide. Not only are these videos reaching other youth exhibitors, but they are bringing awareness of the stock show industry to the general public who just can't get enough of their story.

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The PORK Podcast wraps up 2024 on a more personal note. Jennifer Shike’s husband, Dan, a University of Illinois professor, joins her to tackle what it means to try to win and why mentoring matters to parenting lessons and how the stock show industry has influenced their lives. Get ready for a little extra on this one.

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