42: Oklahoma Farm Kid to NC Pork Leader with Roy Lee Lindsey

We talk with Roy Lee Lindsey, CEO of the North Carolina Pork Council, about the winding path from an Oklahoma farm equipment shop to the front lines of pork public policy. We dig into what it takes to defend hog farms, build trust with lawmakers, and keep improving how we produce food. • growing up in western Oklahoma around farming, equipment, and custom wheat harvest • learning leadership through 4-H, Extension, and early career pivots • taking the Oklahoma Pork Council job without a production background, focusing on association management and policy • navigating environmental regulation fights and building an industry image campaign • moving to North Carolina during COVID, adjusting to scale and nonstop opposition • strengthening partnerships across NC agriculture to advocate as one voice • developing leaders through Pork Leadership Carolina and Emerging Pork Leaders • explaining National Pork Board checkoff work versus National Pork Producers Council advocacy • on-farm improvements like digesters, lagoon covers, renewable natural gas, precision nutrient use, and efficiency gains • farm bill delays, Proposition 12, and why federal policy still affects every barn • NC swine general permit status, DEQ rulemaking steps, and the road to 2028 Remember to subscribe and follow us on Instagram. Have a question or a topic idea? Let us know and join the conversation. Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at [email protected]