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National Pork Board

National Pork Board

National Pork Board

About

The National Pork Board is a program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service whose purpose is to provide consumer information, perform industry-related research, and promote pork as a food product.

Interested in building collaborations within these functional areas:
Protein, nutrient-density, sustainable protein

Support & Funding Opportunities:
Yes, we have an open RFP, an early career seed grant with ASN ECN and resources for researchers

Career Support:
Summer nutrition internship (closed application, opens in Fall 2025)

Sustainability Support and Expertise:
https://www.porkcares.org/

Regulatory Insights and Expertise:
https://www.myplate.gov/professionals/partner-us/national-strategic-partners

Partners’ Sponsored Satellites, Exhibits, Webinars, Hosted Conferences, etc.
https://discover.nutrition.org/content/sponsored-satellite-program-kitchen-clinic-cooking-demo-developing-culturally-appropriate

https://www.porkcheckoff.org/news/phrases-that-help-and-hinder-nudging-children-toward-healthy-eating-habits-with-language/

https://www.porkcheckoff.org/news/insights-from-food-modeling-research-putting-the-thrifty-food-plan-into-practice/

https://www.pork.org/porkandpartners/

https://www.pork.org/porkandpartners/continuing-education/

Business Overview

Contact:
Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
Director of Nutrition Research