Lori Stevermer: NPPC & U.S. Pork | Ep. 289

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Lori Stevermer, President of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), shares her insights on tackling key challenges facing the swine industry. From addressing Prop 12 and trade policy to labor shortages and the importance of advocacy, Lori also provides an overview of NPPC’s policy priorities and discusses how these efforts are shaping the future of pork production. Listen now on all major platforms!"Advocacy is about building relationships and ensuring policymakers understand the challenges faced by pig farmers."Meet the guest: Lori Stevermer is the President of the National Pork Producers Council and a lifelong advocate for the swine industry. Raised on a farm in southern Minnesota, she earned her B.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Minnesota. With over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and leadership, Lori has dedicated her career to advancing pork production and agricultural advocacy.What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:02) Introduction(04:47) Advocacy in pork(10:06) Farm Bill priorities(13:16) Trade policy updates(14:42) Labor shortages(18:52) Industry wins & progress(25:43) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Adisseo- Standard Nutrition- dsm-firmenich- AB Vista- SunHy- Fortiva- Keys Manufacturing- Eastman- Trouw Nutrition- Lucta- Pancopia™𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast ShowInstagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show