October 2021
Celebrating National Pork Month
A delicious and healthy protein
Ham it up for National Pork Month — Virginia joins the national celebration this October as Virginia’s hogs rank 14th among our top commodities with an economic impact of $44 million.
A nutrient-rich protein pork provides protein, vitamins and three times the thiamin as any other food. Did you know that pork is naturally low in sodium and is a good source of potassium? When coupled together, these two nutrients can help regulate blood pressure. Be sure to add pork to your tailgate menu this football season.
Our pork producers are stewards of the land, incorporating best management practices into their daily operations.
— Courtesy of Virginia Pork Council
Bratwurst Sliders
Courtesy of National Pork Board and How to Feed a Loon
Pulled Pork Nachos
Courtesy of National Pork Board staffer Kevin Sheehan
Visit va.agintheclass.org to help connect children to agriculture.
Pork BBQ Taquitos
Courtesy of agintheclass.org
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