Dr David Newman (National Pork Board) Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast Season 16 Episode 13

Season 16, Episode 13 features an exclusive interview with Dr. David Newman, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Pork Board. He leads the entire Pork Checkoff's national promotion, research, and education initiatives on behalf of 60,000 U.S. pork producers. But Dr. Newman is no boardroom academic—he's a lifelong pig farmer and owner of his family's operation, Newman Farm Heritage Berkshire Pork. We discuss the incredible variety and versatility of pork, the science behind meat quality, and the challenges of leading a massive agricultural commodity board. Join "The Well Seasoned Librarian" for a deeply informative conversation with a leader whose expertise spans the full spectrum of the pork industry. Guest: Dr. David Newman, CEO of the National Pork Board and owner of Newman Farm. In This Episode, We Discuss: Pork Checkoff in Action: How Checkoff-funded research and education projects drive domestic and international demand for U.S. pork. The Power of Variety: Highlighting the culinary versatility of pork cuts and its global role as a protein staple. From Professor to CEO: Dr. Newman's career path, beginning as a renowned professor of meat science and swine research at institutions like North Dakota State University and Arkansas State University. Heritage Farming: How his personal experience operating Newman Farm Heritage Berkshire Pork informs his strategic decisions for the national industry. Connect with Dr. Newman's Work: National Pork Board / Pork Checkoff: https://www.porkcheckoff.org/ Newman Farm Heritage Berkshire Pork: https://newmanfarm.com/ Cookbook lovers, this one’s for you! Get 25% off a subscription to ckbk with code WELLSEASONED — the ultimate digital cookbook library. Access nearly 1,000 full cookbooks from top authors Use on web and mobile app for cooking anytime, anywhere Save favorites, create custom "recipe playlists", search by ingredient and dietary preference Sync with your print cookbook collection via Eat Your Books Perfect for serious home cooks and cookbook collectors alike. Go to the link  https://join.ckbk.com/ckbk?code=WELLSEASONED