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 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.Iowa Pork Producers Association Art Nourriture et vin
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  • Episode 23: Making sure Iowa pigs are healthy takes a village

    Episode 23: Making sure Iowa pigs are healthy takes a village
    Oct 20 2023
    In this episode, we’re diving into the world of pig farming and animal health. First up, we’ve got Dr. Meredith Petersen, a veterinarian with the Swine Health Education Center at Iowa State University, for a look into what it takes to keep Iowa pigs healthy. Then, we’ve got Zoey Dinkla, producer education director at Iowa Pork, and she’s here to talk about the biosecurity practices Iowa pig farmers swear by. Finally, we’ve got Sarah Stoutner, a farmer and mom extraordinaire. She’s juggling five young kids and a bustling pig farm, all while keeping up with the latest technology to ensure her pigs are comfortable and healthy.
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  • Episode 22: Sustainable farming is a way of life for Iowa pig farmers

    Episode 22: Sustainable farming is a way of life for Iowa pig farmers
    Aug 7 2023
    Ever wonder what it really means to raise happy, healthy pigs while also taking care of our planet for the long haul? Join us for a chat on Episode 22 with Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Daniel Andersen from Iowa State University and pig farmer Matt Gent. We'll dive into how they're making sure our soil and water stay in top shape, not just for today, but for the generations to come.
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    29 min
  • Episode 21: Iowa pig farmers are stepping up to help overcome hunger

    Episode 21: Iowa pig farmers are stepping up to help overcome hunger
    Jun 1 2023
    Welcome to Episode 21, where we get an inside look at the “Pork in the Pantry” program created by Iowa pig farmers to combat food insecurity in their communities. The discussion includes Joyce Hoppes with Iowa Pork, Melanie Fierke from the Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry in Fort Dodge, along with Gregg Hora, a local pig farmer. They discuss the program’s impact on communities facing food insecurity and the importance of providing high quality protein, especially pork, to those in need.
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