Welcome to the #SummerOfCue |
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Visit North Carolina BBQ restaurants this summer to earn free swag and generate donations for local food banks |
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With North Carolina easing pandemic restrictions, there’s never been a better time to visit North Carolina’s great selection of barbecue restaurants. As the “Barbecue Capital of the World,” North Carolina is home to more than 450 barbecue restaurants — and a visit to your favorite spots now offers more than just a tasty barbecue sandwich, pork chop or rack of ribs.
The NC Pork Council is hosting the Summer of ‘Cue and rewarding visitors who stop in North Carolina restaurants this summer for barbecue (or any other pork dish) and post a picture on social media with the #SummerofCue hashtag.
“Everyone has a barbecue bucket list. This is a perfect excuse to get out and enjoy some great barbecue and support our local restaurants,” said Jen Kendrick, NC Pork Council communications director. Watch the NC Pork social channels for videos each highlighting barbecue restaurants.
The Summer of ‘Cue promotion was launched last year to help struggling restaurants during COVID. The campaign generated visits to nearly 150 unique restaurants and food trucks across North Carolina.
To earn rewards, visit a restaurant three or more times between now and Labor Day. Post a picture on social media, tag @ncpork and use the #SummerofCue hashtag to register your entry. Rewards include stickers, t-shirts and can coolers. For complete rules, visit www.ncpork.org/SummerofCue.
#SummerofCue social media posts generate donations for local Food Banks
For every eligible entry using the #SummerofCue hashtag, the NC Pork Council will donate $5 to a North Carolina food bank (up to $5,000 total). Contributions will be split among Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast NC, Food Bank of the Albemarle, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, and the InterFaith Food Shuttle.
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Be extra vigilant on the farm this weekend |
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Sunday, June 6, is National Animal Rights Day.
The North Carolina Pork Council is not aware of any planned events in North Carolina, but we encourage farmers to be on the lookout for any suspicious activity on their property.
Activists will "commemorate the billions of animals who die every year by human hands, educate the public about the cruelty-free, plant-based alternatives, and celebrate the progress that is being made towards ending the suffering of animals."
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Scholarship committee awards five scholarships |
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The Scholarship Committee, chaired by Denise Mason, has chosen five individuals to receive $1,000 scholarships this year.
The scholarship committee, and the the North Carolina Pork Council as a whole, takes great pride in supporting students who are focused on strengthening the pork industry as well as their communities. The five candidates are all actively involved in agriculture and excel in both academics and within their communities.
The scholarships were awarded to Preston Daughtry of Clinton, Jacob Hinston of Princeton, Zach Keeter of Enfield, Makensie Mohrfield of Pink Hill, and Zannah Tyndall of Clinton.
Watch for the next issue of the NC Pork Report for more details about each of these deserving recipients!
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OIC educational opportunities |
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Virtual (ZOOM) animal waste classes
June 4, 7 and/or 8th
6-8pm (2 hours each night)
You can sign up for one or all classes
Required: good internet and you must have your camera on. You can share computers (more than one person can sit on the same computer or tablet). You must call or email to sign up so we can send you the zoom link: Call Wanda at 910-296-2143 or email Amanda at amanda_hatcher@ncsu.edu
In-person classes
July 1, 7, and/or 8th
2-4pm (2 hours each day)
Duplin County Extension Auditorium
165 Agriculture Drive, Kenansville
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Joe Gregory, longtime NCPC treasurer, passes away |
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Mr. Joseph Alexander Gregory, Sr., age 76, passed away on Thursday, May 6, at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be 3:00 PM -Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Coats Baptist Church in Coats. Revs. Turner Matthews and Jimmy Newkirk will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Angier.
Mr. Gregory was born on September 28, 1944 in Harnett County to the late NC House Representative, Carson W. Sr., and Blanche Williams Gregory. He was preceded in death by his wife and the mother of his children, Judy Garner Gregory; wife, Sandy Price Gregory; brother, Carson Gregory, Jr. Mr. Gregory was a graduate of NC State University from the College of Agriculture and Life Science. He retired after 38 years of service with Progress Energy. Mr. Gregory was a member of Coats Baptist Church.
Surviving is his beloved wife, Gerri E. Gregory; children, Michelle Gregory Godwin and husband, Robert of Angier, Alex Gregory of Angier and fiancé, Candice White of Chapel Hill; grandchildren, Ashton D. Ennis and Gregory Paul Godwin; sister, Frances G. Avery and husband, Ronald of Coats; many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery, c/o Frances Avery, 2150 Crawford Road Coats, NC 27521.
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Use code "PORKPROUD" for free shipping from the NC Pork Store any time!
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