Get To Know Pennsylvania’s Pig Farmers
The roots run deep on many of the nearly 3,000 pig farms scattered across the Keystone State. Often, multiple generations work side-by-side to bring you quality pork raised with the animals’ well-being in mind, and with a focus on flavor and nutrition for your family, too. Get to know Pennsylvania’s real pig farmers.
People Behind Pork
Meet Iván Rodriguez- Emerging Leaders Program 2025
Meet Johanna Swoyer- Emerging Leaders Program 2025
Meet Christian Gutierrez - Emerging Leaders Program 2025
Meet Melissa Wehr - Emerging Leaders Program 2025
Meet Weston Spect- Pork Leadership Institute 2025
Meet Kolton Reasy- Pork Leadership Institute 2026
Meet Alin Citlali Ramírez- Emerging Leaders Program 202
Meet Jason Nalbach- Emerging Leaders Program 2026
Meet Andrea Harris - Emerging Leaders Program 2026
Meet Frank McMahon - Emerging Leaders Program 2026
Meet Mackenzie Jani- Emerging Leaders Program 2026
Meet Courtney Crouse- Emerging Leaders Program 2026
Meet Brendan Bolte- Emerging Leaders Program 2026
Meet Daryl Heisey- Emerging Leaders Program 2026
Did you Know?
PA Pork offers an Emerging Leaders Program designed to foster growth and leadership skills among young adults in the swine industry. Throughout the year, participants engage in industry tours, learn about legislation, and meet a variety of leaders from across the state. In 2025, we are excited to welcome six leaders into the program and cannot wait to see what they accomplish following their year in the Emerging Leaders Program.#agfacts
