PA Pork Producers Council Welcomes Communications Specialist

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July 29, 2024

Editor’s Note: Headshot Attached; Katelyn Taylor PA Pork Producers Council Communications Specialist

PA Pork Producers Council Welcomes Communications Specialist

The PA Pork Producers Council (PPPC), the non-profit organization that works on behalf of PA Pork producers and represents the Pork Checkoff, welcomes Katelyn Taylor as the Communications Specialist.

Taylor, a recent graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Ag Sciences with minors in Animal Sciences and Leadership Development will focus on consumer promotion efforts and producer engagement. Taylor joins the team with a significant background in production agriculture, having lived and worked on her family’s farm in Lycoming County. In addition, she completed intern programs with New Holland, The Center for Dairy Excellence and PA Pork.

She brings a wealth of knowledge in consumer promotion efforts, and is looking forward to leading both the digital and in-person promotion programs.

“I am looking forward to serving the PA Pork industry and using my knowledge and background to support pork producers and the pork industry,” said Taylor.

To learn more about the PPPC, Pork Checkoff, or their programs, visit www.whypapork.com or to contact Katelyn Taylor, email ktaylor@papork.com.

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The Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council (PPPC) administers the Pork Checkoff on behalf of the state’s nearly 3,000 pig farmers. PPPC acts as a steward for Pork Checkoff funds at the state level and is charged with executing specific programs in the areas of promotion, research and education. No funds may be used for lobbying or to influence government policy. Checkoff-funded promotions are designed to increase domestic pork sales through consumer, retail and food service outreach. Additionally, Checkoff-funded research is administered in all areas of pork production, processing and human nutrition to develop a higher quality, more profitable and innovative product in the competitive meat protein market.

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