FRIEND OF PORK Awards

The work of the Ohio Pork Council is made possible by the many generous supporters who devote time to enhance the organization’s efforts on behalf of all producers. To acknowledge their efforts and express gratitude, OPC established the Friends of Ohio Pork Industry award.

This award recognizes an individual, organization, or company that has made a substantial impact on the organization through monetary support, voluntary activities, or general support to the pork industry throughout the year(s). The Ohio Pork Council is pleased to honor Bob Gibbs.

As a small businessman and Ohio pig farmer for over three decades, Gibbs took his knowledge and advocacy of Ohio agriculture to the next level. He began his role in promoting agriculture while attending The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, where he graduated in 1974. His passion for agriculture continued developing through his experiences in leadership within organizations such as the Ohio Farm Bureau.

Gibbs decided to take his knowledge to government affairs where he served three terms in the Ohio House of Representatives and was then elected to the Ohio Senate in 2008. The time he spent in both the House and the Senate allowed him to use his knowledge and passion for agriculture to advocate for our Ohio pig farmers. During his time in the Ohio legislature, he served as the chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and was the vice-chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

In a time when agriculture needed someone to stand up for them on a national level, Gibbs did just that. His positive impact on Ohio’s pork industry will not soon be forgotten by our producers.

Congratulations, Bob Gibbs!