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NPPC Applauds White House Appointment; Champion Of Agriculture To Advise President Trump

Filling a position left vacant for most of the Obama administration, the National Pork Producers Council applauds today’s White House appointment of Ray Starling to the position of Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Trade and Food Aid. Starling currently serves as chief of staff for Senator Thom Tillis, R-N.C. The following statement can be attributed to John Weber, president of the National Pork Producers Council.

“By picking a true champion of American agriculture to serve in this key advisory role, President Trump is sending a clear signal of his commitment to reverse unnecessary regulations inhibiting pork producers and all U.S. farmers from doing what they do best: supplying the world with the most nutritious, affordable and abundant food available.

 

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Charting the Future with David Newman: Vision and Strategy as the New CEO

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David Newman, the new CEO of the National Pork Board, shares his vision for leading the pork industry forward. In this message, he highlights NPB’s strategic goals and his priorities for the first 100 days and beyond:

Listening and assessing what’s working and where we can improve

Building on a strong foundation of plan, people, programs and product

Developing long-term demand for pork

Empowering state associations and producers

Improving the health of pigs and people

With a focus on strategy and impact, Newman is dedicated to securing a stronger future for pork and the producers who make it possible.