Nebraska’s pork industry builds stronger communities

Nov 14, 2023

Pig farms and pork producers have long been a staple in Nebraska communities. As caring neighbors and responsible citizens, Nebraska Pork Producers Association is dedicated to giving back and helping make Nebraska even stronger. As one of the six pillars of the We Care Initiative, community is an integral part of America’s pork industry each and every day.

Every year the Nebraska Pork Producers Association sponsors events across Nebraska in communities large and small that emulate the pork industry’s ethical principles. A few examples are:

Give A Ham: As part of its holiday initiative, NPPA provides over 3,200 pounds of hams and pork loins to agencies and organizations that serve the food insecure across Nebraska. Just a sample of the communities impacted include Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, Fremont and Broken Bow.

Pinot, Pigs and Pours: A premier “pork-centric” culinary event in Omaha serves as an essential fundraiser for the Completely Kids organization that distributes 860 bags of food to children every weekend. The event has raised over $3 million since its inception in 2010.

A wide range of additional sponsorships supporting local projects focusing on such efforts as: literacy, cancer benefits, county fairs, historical renovations, community foundations, athletic programs/facilities, child care, fire departments and, most vigorously, food insecurity.

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Video: What Does 20 MILLION Hogs a Year Look Like?

?? The Multi-Plant System Processing 20 Million Hogs Annually in the Midwest JBS USA operates multiple large-scale pork processing facilities across the Midwest, including major plants in Iowa, Minnesota, and Indiana. Combined, these facilities have the capacity to process approximately 20 million hogs annually.

Each plant operates high-speed automated slaughter systems capable of processing up to 20,000 head per day, followed by fabrication lines that break carcasses into primals, sub-primals, and case-ready retail products.

Hog procurement is coordinated through electronic marketing platforms that connect regional contract finishing operations and independent producers to plant demand schedules. This digital procurement system allows for steady supply flow and scheduling efficiency across multiple facilities.

Processing plants incorporate comprehensive food safety systems, including pathogen intervention technologies, rapid chilling processes, and integrated cold-chain management. USDA inspection is embedded throughout the harvest and fabrication stages to ensure regulatory compliance and product integrity. Finished pork products — from bulk primals to retail-ready packaged cuts — are distributed through coordinated logistics networks serving domestic and export markets.