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The Invisible Industry

The Invisible Industry

By: North American Renderers Association
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The podcast where we discuss and educate on everything you didn’t know you didn’t know, about agricultural rendering, brought to you by the North American Renderers Association (NARA).© 2021 North American Renderers Association Economics Science
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  • Episode 12 - Future Rendering Leaders
    Nov 13 2025

    On this episode of The Invisible Industry, our guest is Madelynn Pimm, the winner of NARA’s inaugural Rendering Scholarship. A senior at Penn State University, Madelynn is majoring in Agribusiness Management and International Agriculture, with aspirations to build a career in agricultural marketing—connecting producers and consumers while advancing the agricultural industry. Beyond her studies, she leads as President of Penn State Collegiate Cattlewomen, serves as PR Chair for Block and Bridle, and competes with the Penn State Livestock Judging Team. We talk with Madelynn about her passion for agriculture, what inspired her award-winning essay on the importance of rendering, and her vision for the future leaders of the rendering industry.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 11 - A Review
    Jun 20 2025

    Join us for Episode 11 of The Invisible Industry as we review highlights from all 10 episodes of the podcast. We’ve covered many topics over the past nearly 4 years and hosted over a dozen guests and guest hosts!

    Tune in to this episode and you'll find out about the industry as a whole, its sustainability, where its products go, how the industry impacts its local communities, how to get into this industry, and much more!

    Whether you’re here for the first time or you’ve listened from the beginning, this episode may teach you something you never knew about rendering. To learn more please visit www.NARA.org.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 10 - My Why: Benefits of NARA Membership
    Feb 11 2025

    In this special episode of The Invisible Industry, we dive into the heart of why our members choose NARA and the impact the association has had on their businesses and careers. Join us as we sit down with four esteemed NARA members, the co-chairs of our newly formed Industry Advisory Committee, to hear about their personal experiences, the unexpected benefits of membership, and their favorite NARA memories.

    Whether you're a longtime member or just curious about what NARA has to offer, this episode is a must-listen!

    To learn more about rendering visit us at www.nara.org, and if you or someone you know is interested in membership simply email info@nara.org or reach out to our membership coordinator directly at 703-754-8740.

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    29 mins
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