If you sat down with a calculator, would you be able to identify how much daily protein you had this last week? It’s more important than you think.

The institute of Medicine suggests that about 10 to 35% of your …

This past February 2022 during National Nutrition Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encouraged us to “Celebrate a World of Flavors.” Their recommendations highlighted the basics and included pork.

It makes sense to list pork especially since …

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Pork Council Representative

We cure, grill, oven roast, indoor or outdoor rotisserie, pan sauté, stir-fry, braise and slow cook pork. Did I forget anything?

So, in a word pork is an incredibly versatile protein …

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Pork Council Representative

Safeguarding the environment is important to Arizona’s pork farmers. They work to steward their land for future generations. In fact, 95% of Arizona farms and ranches are family owned with many 4…

Arizona Pork Council Scholarship Program

The Arizona Pork Council (APC) is offering up to $10,000 in Scholarships to students who intend to pursue a career in the Pork Industry or a related field.

Eligibility:

• Must be an Arizona Resident
• Must

Cool Facts About Arizona Pork and Pork Overall

By Julie Murphree on behalf of the Arizona Pork Council

As a commodity, pork has been raised in Arizona for a long time. Over the decades pork producers have become more and …

African Swine Fever Risk Means It’s Time for Action

The African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in China and in many other countries around the world is wreaking havoc on the international pork industry. Fortunately, ASF is not in the …