Are pork producers good stewards of natural resources?
A. Producers are very much aware that environmental conservation is in the long-term interest of their own business, the pork industry, and the nation. As residents of rural America, producers are committed to protecting their local environment for their families, neighbors, and communities. In short, good stewardship means good business. As stewards of the environment, pork producers have funded and applied innovative research and technology programs to improve the quality of life in rural areas, prevent the degradation of environmental resources, and reduce odors and other potential problems associated with their operations. The first edition of the “Guide to Environmental Quality in Pork Production,” has been cited by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a model for use by other agricultural industries. Pork producers have worked with state and federal regulatory agencies to develop and present environmental workshops for more than 5,000 producers throughout the nation. These
