4 new members elected to Board of Administrators
RALEIGH (February 17, 2025) — Jay Archer of Tarboro, a sow farm supervisor with Smithfield Hog Manufacturing, has been elected to function president of the NC Pork Council Board of Administrators. Josh Coombs of Clinton will function vice chairman; Lorenda Overman of Goldsboro will function secretary/treasurer; and Jennifer Daniels of Autryville will proceed to offer management and steerage to the Board of Administrators as previous president.
President Jay Archer addressing attendees at Annual Convention
“Jay grew up across the pork business and has a deep understanding of the challenges and alternatives going through our business,” stated Roy Lee Lindsey, CEO of the NC Pork Council. “He has been a robust advocate for our farmers and I’m excited in regards to the management, enthusiasm, and dedication he brings to our Board of Administrators.”
Archer was raised on a household farm in Wayne County. After graduating from Wayne Group Faculty with a level in agribusiness, he labored with Maxwell Meals in North Carolina after which helped the corporate develop its operations in Indiana. He returned to North Carolina 14 years in the past to work with Smithfield.
“I’m excited in regards to the yr forward and the chance to serve this business which means a lot to me,” Archer says. He’s centered on getting extra pork producers concerned in advocating for the business and attracting the following technology of hog farmers.
“Each farmer has a narrative to inform, however for too lengthy we’ve let different individuals inform it for us. The reality is, a lot of what individuals imagine about our business simply isn’t true,” Archer says. “When individuals study the place their meals comes from, they recognize the care and energy we put into elevating pigs the best method.”
4 new members be a part of NC Pork Council Board of Administrators
Following elections in December 2024, 4 new members have been elected to the Board of Administrators:
· District 1: Douglas Jones Jr., Greensboro
· District 2: Rod Smith, Pink Hill
· District 3: Dell Murphy, Wallace; Samantha Raynor, Beulaville
“We’re grateful for the dedication these people have made to assist form the way forward for North Carolina’s pork business,” Lindsey stated. “Their collective data and keenness shall be invaluable as we advocate for our producers.”
Concerning the North Carolina Pork Council
Because the voice of North Carolina’s pork business, the NC Pork Council advocates for household farmers and business companions devoted to producing high-quality pork in a protected, sustainable, and accountable method. North Carolina’s pork business is a nationwide chief — rating third in manufacturing — and contributes greater than $10 billion to the state’s financial system annually. By means of advocacy, schooling, and group engagement, the NC Pork Council promotes accountable farming practices and helps the continued success of the business. www.ncpork.org.
