The Pork Checkoff has selected 12 college students to be a part of the #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team this year. Participants were selected based on their involvement in the pork industry and their strong communication skills.

“Social media is ingrained in young people’s daily lives,” said Claire Masker, public relations manager for the Pork Checkoff. “It’s easy for them to share their thoughts about an industry that they are proud to be a part of.”

Consumers continue to have questions about how pigs are raised, and no one knows the answers better than pork producers. The Pork Checkoff’s social media outreach program is helping real farmers share real stories with consumers through #RealPigFarming. The hashtag (#) before Real Pig Farming helps people search social media posts with the same phrase, making it easier for them to follow conversations.

Meet the Team
Alex Conover, Iowa State University
Allison Luety, Iowa State university
Allison Bastian, Iowa State University
Angie Ruffoni, Santa Rosa Junior College
Ashley Smeby, Iowa State University
Brenna Branderhorst, Iowa State University
Karli Lane, The Ohio State University
Lexi Delaney, Iowa State University
Megan McNamee, Illinois State University
Melanie Jackson, Oklahoma State University
Mitchell Setterman, University of Minnesota
Sarah Marketon, University of Minnesota