Our Industry

The Kentucky Pork Industry

Economic Impact

The Kentucky pork industry adds significant value to the agricultural economy and is a major contributor to the overall Kentucky economy.

$459M+

Total Economic Contribution

8,882

$646M+

jobs supported by

value added (GDP)

All direct, indirect, and induced economic activity supported by the Kentucky Pork Industry.

the pork industry

personal income

generated

Hog Production

There are about 435,000 hogs in Kentucky. Approximately 75% of Kentucky hogs are on farms with 5,000 or more in inventory.

863,458

hogs marketed

$170.2M

number of farms

1,805

Hog Production by the Numbers

annually

with hogs

cash receipts from

hog sales

Ethical Principles

Six ethical principles guide the We Care Commitment, enabling us to create advancements beyond our barn doors that positively impact our animals, our farms, our food, our people, our communities, and the environment:

  • Our People

  • Public Health

  • Our Community

  • Animal Wellbeing

  • Environment

  • Food Safety

Careers

There’s room for everyone at Team Pork! Many careers in the pork industry involve working with people, not just animals. The Kentucky Pork Industry supports over 8,000 careers across the Commonwealth. Example careers in the pork industry include:

  • Veterinarian 

  • Meat Science 

  • Production and Management 

  • Logistics 

  • Marketing and Communications

  • Human Resources

  • Accounting 

  • Environment 

  • Nutrition and Animal Health 

  • Purchasing and Facilities