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Minnesota Pork Awards

Each year, Minnesota Pork offers awards to honor the hard work of leaders who have dedicated time and energy to bettering the Minnesota pork industry.

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them by next Friday, September 20, 2024 by filling out the nomination forms below.

Nomination Forms:

Distinguished Service

Environmental Steward

Family of the Year

Swine Manager

Pork Promoter

View the 2024 winners below.

Distinguished Service

Dave Preisler

The ability to connect people to each other and agriculture is a talent Dave Preisler used throughout his career working on behalf of Minnesota pig farmers. The ability to identify what needs to be thought about today that may be a challenge tomorrow is a quality that served the industry well under Preisler’s leadership.

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Environmental Steward

Jay Moore

Experience, dedication and commitment to the land help describe why Jay Moore is deserving of the 2024 Environmental Steward of the Year award. Being a good neighbor is of upmost importance to Moore and he has proven that throughout his career.

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Family of the
Year

Anderson Family

Pride for what came before them and a desire to continue the legacy centers the work of the Anderson Family and Anderson Farms of Belgrade, Minnesota.

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Swine
Manager

Aaron Hoffmann

Leading by example sets the standards on a team by building trust, creating a collaborative environment and forming a culture of accountability. This is exactly how Aaron Hoffmann of Schwartz Farms Inc. (SFI) shows up as a manager, employee and leader.

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Pork
Promoter

Nancy Hovel

Nancy Hovel’s pork promotion efforts go back to the early 1990s when she first started to help organize the Goodhue County Pork Producers Food Stand at the Goodhue County Fair. Today, she has overseen the huge undertaking for nearly 30 years and is well-known around the county and surrounding areas for her countless hours of giving towards the pork industry and all of agriculture.

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Legislator of Distinction

Sen. Bill Weber

Representing agriculture has been a lifelong mission for Minnesota Senator Bill Weber. For decades, he has spent countless hours advocating for the community and state he grew up in. Senator Weber’s passion for advocating for agriculture has been apparent and genuine throughout his time in office.

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About Jill

As CEO of the Minnesota Pork Board and Minnesota Pork Producers Association, Jill Resler is dedicated to developing and executing a strategic vision that serves and empowers Minnesota pig farmers. Working alongside a talented and committed team, she works to ensure an exceptional return on investment for farmers while cultivating a culture of excellence within the organization.

Jill is committed to leading well to ensure opportunities for the next generation of Minnesota pig farmers. Upholding integrity and fostering strong relationships are central to Jill’s values, driving the advancement of Minnesota’s pork industry with dedication and excellence. Rooted in her passion for agriculture and those who dedicate their lives to it, Jill has spent her career focused on listening to, understanding, and advocating for the farmer’s voice.

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Thank you for your interest in working for MN Pork! Currently, we do not have any openings, but feel free to reach out to colleen@mnpork.com with any questions!

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