Episode 20: Iowa pig farmers are sharing their sustainability numbers

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ChopTalk

Iowa Pork Producers Assoc

23 episodes

7 months ago

Iowans love their bacon, yet few know about pig farming. Host Laurie Johns connects you to Iowa pig farmers, the challenges they face and the impact on us all. Check out other ChopTalk podcast episodes and meet more Iowa pig farmers at www.iowapork.org/wecare.

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Episode 20: Iowa pig farmers are sharing their sustainability numbers

ChopTalk

26 minutes

2 years ago

Episode 20: Iowa pig farmers are sharing their sustainability numbers

Welcome to Episode 20, where we dig into how Iowa pig farmers are implementing and measuring more sustainable farming practices to enhance soil health and water quality, and lower energy use. Ashley McDonald with the National Pork Board and Ben Nuelle with Iowa Pork explain how the Pork Cares Farm Impact Report program helps farmers quantify their environmental practices to make a positive impact on soil, water and air quality. Pig farmer Troy Peterson shares his experience with the program, highlighting the environmental and economic benefits, including cost savings on fertilizer and reduced soil erosion.