The National Pork Producers Council and National Pork Board have honored a longtime Missouri pork leader. Don Nikodim of the Missouri Pork Association is this year’s recipient of the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award, honoring the pork industry’s top state leaders. Nikodim gives credit to his association’s staff members.

Nikodim started working at Missouri Pork in 1983. He reflected on what’s remained the same even as demand, markets, and priorities have expanded.

Don Nikodim of the Missouri Pork Association was recognized during the National Pork Industry Forum taking place this week.