Beginning July 1, fans can enter a sweepstakes to win collectible items by “liking” the Schweigert Meats Facebook page.

Simply called “Meat,” the page is a place for the meat and poultry lovers of the world, the people for whom meat isn't just food on their plate. It's a way of life.

Ball Park brand has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures supporting the upcoming movie release of 42, the powerful story of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson.

Diestel Family Turkey Ranch ran a one-month promotion on its Facebook page asking customers to “like” its page in return for a donation to Revolution Foods.

Omaha Steaks announced the launch of the Omaha Steaks Ultimate Burger Experience.

Meijer and Johnsonville Sausage are giving their customers an opportunity to get their creative juices flowing with a football-themed Facebook poetry contest.

A couple of years ago, I got to attend a grade school reunion. My former classmate who was organizing the event tracked me down via Facebook, and in the process of corresponding, I mentioned that I write about the meat processing industry. She responded by saying she had been a vegetarian for 14 years and a vegan for five years, and she thought my job was gross.