Roy Poage: The grandfather of modern swine production
Story Date: 3/5/2021

 

Source: Jennifer Shike, PORK BUSINESS, 3/3/21


People might have complained about his genetics, but they always tried to poach his people because they were good, says Jan Archer, a North Carolina pig farmer.  “They were well trained, and they were smart. And they are still out there because of Roy Poage,” Archer says. “He inspired people. He made them see that the pork industry is a great place to have a career and it can lead you to amazing opportunities.”

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