National Pork Board

The National Pork Board is a quasi-governmental organization established by the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985 to manage the Pork Checkoff program. Funded by mandatory assessments on pork producers and importers, the board is responsible for industry-wide research, promotion, and consumer education. Its primary objectives include enhancing the market value of pork, ensuring food safety, and improving swine health and welfare through scientific research. The organization also focuses on sustainability and environmental stewardship within the pork production chain. It collaborates extensively with academic institutions and government agencies to address public health challenges such as zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.