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Iowans love their bacon, yet few know about pig farming. Laurie Johns connects you to Iowa pig farmers, the lives they live, the challenges they face and the impact on us all.
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Jul 14, 2022
Managing pig health - Iowa farmers take a responsible approach
Iowa farmers take a responsible approach to pig health and the use of antibiotics
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May 16, 2022
Into the delicious world of Pulled Pork Madness
Join Laurie at Starbeck's Smokehouse, winner of the Pulled Pork Madness contest, and hear from an Iowa pig farmer about how it all begins!
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Apr 4, 2022
The sustainable green story about Iowa pig manure
When it comes to pig manure and the environment, you’d be amazed at how science, technology, and government regulation combine to reduce a pig's carbon footprint.
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Feb 7, 2022
Iowa pig farmers learn how to better connect with people who don't live on the farm
The Iowa Pork Producers' Leadership Academy teaches pig farmers how to better communicate, connect and build trust within their communities.
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Dec 5, 2021
Fire fighters, coaches, animal caretakers? Pig farmers are doing it all!
Meet the Lundells -- two generations of pig farmers that aren't just raising pigs, but also growing Iowa communities.
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Oct 17, 2021
Pigs and kids: the next generation of animal caretakers
Iowa farms kids want you to know their pigs come first...there are no days off! But they wouldn't have it any other way.
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Sep 1, 2021
ChopTalk Takes You on the Iowa Tenderloin Trail!
Tenderized, breaded, fried or filleted, join Laurie Johns as she hits the Iowa Tenderloin Trail in search of culinary perfection of Iowa's favorite pork sandwich.
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Jul 12, 2021
From snout to tail – Iowa pork is preferred around the world!
Consumers around the world love Iowa pork. That’s a good thing for our farmers and our communities.
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Jun 1, 2021
The Circle of Sustainability
How Iowa families keep pig farming sustainable for the land, water and communities they call home.
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Apr 5, 2021
Animal care requires a team approach
Iowa leads the nation in pig production, but many Iowan's still have questions about their care. Laurie Johns talks about animal care with a livestock trucker and ISU expert.
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Feb 5, 2021
Women in pig farming help lead the way in utilizing technology to protect our environment!
Women who focus on raising pigs and protecting our environment are often the silent superheroes of pig farming. Meet three women who don't wear superhero capes, but are making an impact.
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Nov 23, 2020
Asking for emotional support doesn't come easy
Tough and independent — Laurie Johns explains how Iowa farmers still face mental health challenges. But there are resources ready and willing to help.
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Oct 15, 2020
Iowa's economic engine is powered by pigs!
It goes way beyond the farm – learn how Iowa pigs create more jobs, household income and economic activity on our small-town main streets!
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Sep 15, 2020
Pigs and Poop: How Iowa farmers manage manure
Pigs, Poop and Odor: How Iowa pig farmers reduce odor and protect our environment using one of nature’s first fertilizers
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Aug 14, 2020
Overcoming the challenges amidst COVID-19
How did Iowa farmers keep your bacon coming and overcome new challenges when COVID-19 hit? Walcott farmer Mike Paustian, ISU veterinarian Chris Rademacher and Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig share the story.
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