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Episode 21


Iowa pig farmers are stepping up to help overcome hunger.

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Joyce Hoppes
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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 Producers Association, 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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Iowa pig farmers recognize the importance of giving back to their local communities. One way that they do this is by providing protein-rich pork to local food pantries. Producers understand the vital role nutrition plays in supporting families and promoting better health and educational outcomes, especially for those facing food insecurity.

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Iowans love their bacon, yet not everyone has a direct connection to pig farming. Listen to the ChopTalk podcast, where the Iowa Pork Producers Association and host Laurie Johns connect you to Iowa pig farmers. Meet the people behind the pork, hear about the challenges they face, how they give back to their communities and the impact on us all.
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