Awards
FRIEND OF PORK The work of the Ohio Pork Council is made possible by the many generous supporters who devote time to enhance the organization’s efforts on behalf of all producers. To acknowledge their efforts and express gratitude, OPC established the Friends of Ohio Pork Industry award. This award recognizes an individual, organization, or company that has made a substantial impact on the organization through monetary support, voluntary activities, or general support to the pork industry throughout the year(s). The Ohio Pork Council is pleased to honor Bob Gibbs. As a small businessman and Ohio pig farmer for over three decades, Gibbs took his knowledge and advocacy of Ohio agriculture to the next level. He began his role in promoting agriculture while attending The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, where he graduated in 1974. His passion for agriculture continued developing through his experiences in leadership within organizations such as the Ohio Farm Bureau. Gibbs decided to take his knowledge to government affairs where he served three terms in the Ohio House of Representatives and was then elected to the Ohio Senate in 2008. The time he spent in both the House and the Senate allowed him to use his knowledge and passion for agriculture to advocate for our Ohio pig farmers. During his time in the Ohio legislature, he served as the chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and was the vice-chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. In a time when agriculture needed someone to stand up for them on a national level, Gibbs did just that. His positive impact on Ohio’s pork industry will not soon be forgotten by our producers.
Bob Gibbs
Congratulations, Bob Gibbs!
Awards
SWINE MANAGER OF THE YEAR The Ohio Pork Council Swine Manager of the Year award recognizes a leader of a swine operation who is highly knowledgeable of the pork industry and has demonstrated the ability to make key decisions on behalf of their operation. This year, the Ohio Pork Council is pleased to recognize Todd Post as the 2022 Swine Manager of the Year. Todd is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he studied Animal Science and was very involved in the agriculture department. His passion for pork and working with pigs led him to a career with Cooper Farms as the lead service person, where he has been employed since 2012. Throughout Todd’s 10 years with Cooper Farms, he has been instrumental in the growth of their hog division while working hand in hand with the contract families who grow with Cooper Farms. Those that work alongside Todd often credit his communication and true passion for working with pigs and people. Above all else, Todd’s passion for pigs shines through his work on a daily basis. Todd’s ability to ensure the culture of the operation is based on respect for the contract families and the pigs’ health and safety does not go unnoticed by those he works with. His commitment to the agricultural industry goes well beyond his normal job duties, and he can often be found working towards making improvements in sustainability, as well as helping those around him adapt to the changes in the pork industry. Todd and his wife, Sara, and their four children reside in Fort Recovery, Ohio.
Todd Post
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