The Nebraska Pork Producers Association is proud to welcome participants of the 2019 Pork Mentorship Program. This year, five college-age students will participate in the program, which has worked to further develop …
You know that age old question, the one that goes something like “What are you going to do …
Inequality and poverty are often used interchangeably to describe many of the challenges faced around the world in today’s society. Although …
Jared Lierman participated in the 2009 Pork Mentorship Program. He’s now back home raising pigs. Three years ago he opened Cuming County …
What is agriculture? That’s what I like to ask all the students before I start a presentation about anything agriculture related. The typical responses are farmers, growing …
I especially enjoyed touring and experiencing the great pork industry and other 
related industries that support agriculture as a whole in Nebraska. Visiting Union Farms was eye …
Going to World Pork Expo was an incredible experience to get to know the other participants in the mentorship program better, to increase my confidence talking …
Kate Likens is one of six participants in the 2016 Pork Mentorship Program.
Kate Likens is originally from Swanton, NE. She is a junior studying Agriculture Education at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Kate is a member …
Amanda Korus is one of six participants in the 2016 Pork Mentorship Program.
Amanda Korus is originally from Lindsay, NE. She is a junior studying Animal Science and Agribusiness at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Amanda …
McKenzie Beals is one of six participants in the 2016 Pork Mentorship Program.
McKenzie Beals is originally from Friend, NE. She is a senior studying Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. McKenzie is …