Pork Producers Deserve a Seat in Post-Harvest Food Policy Discussions

October 30, 2023 — 

When we talk about advocacy in animal health and welfare, pre-harvest activities come to mind. Funding and strengthening programs to protect the nation's pig herd from a foreign animal disease is a vital priority. Equally important are post-harvest policy issues such as food safety, human nutrition and responsible antibiotic use - key topics NPPC is discussing on a national and global stage.

Working with U.S. government agencies, livestock group partners and international regulatory bodies, I oversee NPPC's advocacy for animal health and food safety throughout the supply chain. I'm passionate to educate diverse stakeholders on how pigs are raised and elevate the high standards utilized in the pork industry to build confidence in modern production practices.

Food safety in the United States is first-rate, which has helped position U.S. pork exports favorably to foreign markets. But as the U.S. government looks to strengthen our food system standards, it's important to ensure any new or updated regulations are science-based and practical.

Read more at Farm Journal's Pork.

[Source: Farm Journal's Pork 23 October 2023 by Ashley Johnson, NPPC]