Meet the people behind the pork.
They care about their pigs, neighbors and the environment too.
Get to Know Iowa Pig Farmers
The work of raising pigs and producing pork is both hard and fulfilling, and it’s an important part of Iowa’s agricultural heritage. But farmers don’t do things like they used to, and five years from now, it will probably be different again.
That’s because farmers are always evaluating and improving the way they farm, taking advantage of new learning, data, technology and experience to understand what works, what doesn’t and what can be better.
To hear more about how Iowa pig farmers care for their animals, the environment, their communities and families, take a few minutes to meet a swine veterinarian and Iowa farm families who are happy to share their stories with you.