Grade five student first Sask Pork Whole Hog Youth Ambassador

“I’m really excited to be the first representative of Sask Pork’s Whole Hog Youth Ambassador program,” Podordeski said. “I can’t wait to show everyone what I’ve seen and experienced so far. It’s a great way to show other kids and everyone across Saskatchewan what it’s really like to be a pig farmer.”

Podordeski lives on his family’s commercial hay farm. He first learned about the pork industry from his grandparents and his father once ran a genetic female nucleus.

“We have horses and I have been involved in 4-H and I get to help with lots of things around the yard. My dad’s family raised pigs when he was growing up and I’ve heard lots of stories from him and my Nana,” he said.

Podordeski said it’s important for people to be more aware of where their food comes from, and it will give young people an opportunity to learn about the pork industry from someone close to their own age.

“My role as a youth ambassador is to learn first by asking questions of people who work in the industry and then share what I’ve learned,” he said. “I really want to share how much farmers care for their pigs.”

Sask Pork General Manager Mark Ferguson said Podordeski will be a great representative for the organization.

“Reise brings a natural curiosity and a keen interest in the hog industry to the role,” Ferguson said. “The Whole Hog program is a great opportunity to bring a youthful energy to the industry and create engaging and education material.”

The Whole Hog videos will be released on the Sask Pork and Pick Pork social media channels and featured on the Sask Pork website.

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by Alice McFarlane

Grade five student first Sask Pork Whole Hog Youth Ambassador

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