Belden couple is inducted into Neb. Pork Hall of Fame

LINCOLN — Jim and Jan Miller were inducted into the Nebraska Pork Producer’s Check-off Hall of Fame during the Ribs and Bibs Salute to State Senators dinner in February.

The Millers have a farrow-to-finish operation in Belden. They also raise corn and soybeans.

Jan is a major contributor to the pork industry and Jim has been an instrumental part of the Soybean Association.

Jan was first elected to the NPPA board of directors in 2008, serving as president-elect and then as president in 2014.

Prior to serving on NPPA’s board, Jan participated in the DuPont’s Young Leader Program in 1999 and the 2004 Pork Leadership Academy.

After joining the NPPA board, Jan traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend the Legislative Action Conference, served as a Pork Forum delegate and vice chairman of the National Pork Board’s producer, public, and workplace safety committee.

She is active in her local church, the Cedar County Pork Producers group and Ag-ceptional women’s steering committee, a local group that promotes agriculture in northeast Nebraska. In 2011, Jan was honored as the Ag-ceptional Woman of the Year.

Jim Miller has been involved with the pork industry, and has been an instrumental part of the Nebraska Soybean Association since 2000.

He served on the Nebraska Soybean Association board from 2000 through 2008 and was elected to the American Soybean Association board of directors in 2008.

Jim has given a tremendous amount of time and talent to serving the soybean industry.

Throughout his volunteer leadership roles, he has served in numerous capacities at the local, state, and national levels.

While it might appear that Jim and Jan are moving in different circles, nothing could be further from the truth.

The Millers’ dedication to agriculture goes beyond the pork and soybean industries.

They are true partners that believe in taking their turn to be involved, making sure agriculture has representation now and for future generations.

They understand the importance of involvement and how it contributes to the success of these associations and all of agriculture.

The Nebraska Pork Producers Association, is a grassroots, incorporated, nonprofit organization which was established in Nebraska in 1961.

NPPA was developed to promote the pork industry through the enhancement of consumer demand, producer education and research.

For more information, visit NPPA’s website at www.NEpork.org.