Honoring a legacy of service to the hog industry

The National Pork Industry Foundation has announced the Neil Dierks Scholarship, created to support students seeking a graduate degree, in a field related to the pork industry, at a land grant university.

As CEO of the National Pork Producers Council for more than 30 years, Neil Dierks devoted himself to U.S. pork producers’ well-being. His 2021 retirement created an opportunity to honor his contribution to the US pork industry and legacy as a leader, while carrying on his passion of equipping the next generation of pork industry leaders.

Joining Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead to reflect on his legacy and contributions to the industry are Ken and Julie Maschhoff of The Maschhoffs.

For more information on how to support the newly created Neil Dierks Scholarship, visit NPPC.org.

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