Mark York Wins Producer Meritorious Service Award from Indiana Pork

Feb 06, 2023

Indiana Pork recently honored three individuals who have dedicated much time to advancing the pig industry.

Producer Meritorious Service Award: Mark York
Mark York farms in Wabash County with his wife Christine. He is a Purdue graduate with a degree in ag economics. He is a former president of the Indiana Pork Board and is active in his community serving as Wabash County Farm Bureau President. He received Master Farmer designation in 2017. He has also led a ground pork donation project that supports Wabash County Food pantries, Indiana Pork said in a release. The Yorks were honored as the first Wabash County Farm Family of the Year by their Chamber of Commerce in 2010.

Industry Meritorious Service Award: Kara Stewart
Stewart holds her undergraduate degree from Purdue University and her master's degree and Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. In July 2013, she accepted a faculty position in reproductive physiology in the Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue. Stewart carries a majority Extension appointment working across several species, predominantly swine, and taught a reproductive management and a reproductive physiology course for undergraduates. Her recent research has been investigating nutritional strategies in boars and survival of neonatal piglets. She is the recipient of the Richard L. Kohls Outstanding Early Career Teaching Award and the George Foxcroft Lectureship award for translating science into practical and usable information for pork producers.

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Video: CEOs of the Industry, A Conversation with Daniel Rivest, President & CEO, Olymel

Swine Web’s CEOs of the Industry series welcomes Daniel Rivest, President & CEO of Olymel, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, the future of Canadian pork, and the opportunities ahead for one of North America’s largest pork and poultry processors.

Rivest discusses his journey to the CEO role, his leadership philosophy, and his early priorities at Olymel. The conversation explores the company’s strategic direction, its relationships with producers, and how Olymel is positioning itself for long-term growth and competitiveness.

The discussion also tackles some of the biggest issues facing Canadian pork production today, including labor availability, global competition, animal health, trade and export markets, automation, and the growing potential of artificial intelligence throughout the food production system.

Topics include:

• Daniel Rivest’s path to becoming President & CEO of Olymel

• Olymel’s current position and strategic direction

• The outlook for Canadian pork production

• Building stronger relationships with producers

• Global trade and key export markets

• Automation, innovation and artificial intelligence

• Leadership lessons and opportunities for the next generation

The conversation concludes with a Fast Five, giving viewers a more personal look at Rivest’s leadership approach and his vision for Olymel’s future.