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Show pig producers everywhere contribute to the pork supply chain each day. But, October is extra special for our industry. It’s National Pork Month, often called Porktober. National Pork Month is about honoring the protein and encouraging others to see the benefit of adding pork to their daily diet. We have put together ways show pig enthusiasts can celebrate all month long.
Thank a farmer
Whether that be a show pig producer, commercial pork producer, or grain farmer, they all contribute to pork in the food chain.
Share your favorite pork recipes
One of the best ways to celebrate Porktober is by consuming pork! Share the recipes you’re cooking up in the kitchen with friends and family. Don’t forget to cook to 145 degrees, please.
Donate pork to your local food pantry
Dive into the season of giving with a donation to feed those in need, while celebrating our favorite protein—pork.
Share our blog
Get the word out to your friends about Porktober, and other tips Showpig.com shares on our blog.
Wear your best Showpig.com gear
From the much beloved soft t-shirts given away in Des Moines every year to your coziest sweatshirt purchased in the Showpig Shop topped off with your favorite Showpig.com hat, we want to see your favorite Showpig.com swag.
Tag #porktober on all social media
Share recipes, #RealPigFarming stories, and more on social media this month and be sure to add #Porktober for viewers to be exposed to more pork content.
Eat bacon, every day… maybe even for every meal
We suggest eggs and bacon for breakfast, BLTs for lunch, and bacon on your pizza for dinner. Definitely can’t think of a better meal plan!
Decorate a pig pumpkin, or better yet a Showpig.com pumpkin
Get in the Halloween spirit pork style with endless pig pumpkin possibilities. Tag Showpig.com in your creations for a chance to win some Showpig.com swag.
Make your Halloween costume pork themed
If the pumpkins weren’t enough, you can dress like a pig farmer, judge, showman, bacon, maybe even a pig for Halloween this year.
Share your pork story
Let your social networks hear your story this Porktober. Maybe you show pigs, produce pigs, or really like the protein, put your story out there. Don’t forget to tag #porktober.
Check our blog and social channels for the rest of #Porktober for more ways to celebrate!