Chad Herring
Third-generation pork producer and National Pork Board member from Mount Olive, NC; manages Herring Pork Producers and serves as executive director of NC Farm Families.
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APPEARANCES
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PODCASTS
Sep 24, 2026
Chad HerringGUEST
The We Care Advisory Committee consists of 22 members and 15 of those members are producers.
Chad HerringGUEST
And I think that's important because it means the producer's voice is really what's driving the conversation.
Chad HerringGUEST
You know, our role is to provide input on the resources and tools that producers need on their farms and ultimately help them protect their right to operate.
Chad HerringGUEST
But one area that I'm particularly interested in is the farm is the Pork Carers Farm Impact Reports.
Chad HerringGUEST
And producers are doing a lot of things, a lot of good things each and every day, caring for our animals, for our environment, for our communities, and for our people.
Ann HessCORRESPONDENT
You know, I want to ask you both, why is this producer input so vital? Chad, let's start with you.