Zoetis is honoring individuals who exemplify everything that is good about the pork industry through its Champions of Care initiative, the company announced.
Jim Coakley, swine herd manager at Oklahoma State University’s Swine Education and Research Center, is being honored in this initiative. Not only is he responsible for overseeing animal care of the school’s swine farm unit, but he is also nurturing the next generation of leaders.
“A pig farm is only as healthy as its animals. It’s the people who make the difference,” says Wes Lack, national sales director of Zoetis Pork. “Every day, we see the spirit of caregiving by those who put their passion into practice. It speaks to everything that is right about American agriculture and what Champions of Care highlights.”
Coakley’s story is the focus of a new Champions of Care video that highlights how hands-on education and mentorship are creating opportunities to attract students to agricultural careers.