Cargill was recognized at a grand opening ceremony of the Pork Education Center at Fair Oaks Farms on Sunday, June 28, 2015, for its $750,000 contribution that will enable Fair Oaks Farms' non-profit arm to educate students and the general public on modern agriculture production practices that benefit the environment, use fewer natural resources, and improve sustainability for crop and animal production. The contribution will be used for the development of interactive, educational kiosks and curriculum, as part of a cafeteria learning center that will be built in 2016. The facility will be used to educate visitors and students about the agriculture industry, sustainable practices and production methods.
The ceremony was emceed by Fair Oaks Farms CEO Gary Corbett, and attended by local and state government officials, industry ambassadors, media and Cargill representatives. The event coined a "Sizzling Day of Bacon" included concerts headlined by the world-renowned The Bacon Brothers, featuring actor Kevin Bacon and his brother, Michael Bacon, an Emmy Award-winning composer for film and television.