Iowa Pork Industry. Iowa Pork Facts Iowa #1 pork producing state in U.S. Around 30 million hogs are raised annually Approximately 1/3 of total U.S. production.

Iowa Pork Industry

Iowa Pork Facts

Iowa #1 pork producing state in U.S.

Around 30 million hogs are raised annually

Approximately 1/3 of total U.S. production

6,266 pork producing farms in Iowa

Iowa #1 pork exporting state

Iowa Pork Facts

Approximately 19 million hogs are being raised on family farms at any one time.

As of June 1, 2015, there were 21 million hogs on Iowa family farms.

Iowa Pork Facts

More than 40,000 jobs are directly related to daily production.

Iowa Pork Facts

Production alone contributes nearly $7.5 billion annually to the Iowa economy.

Iowa Pork Facts

Total value-added contributions by hog farmers to the state is $4 billion annually.

Iowa #1 pork exporting state

Abundant feed supply25% corn & 39% soybeans fed to

pigs

Iowa lead the nation in pork exports in 2012 with more than $1.4 billion in sales.

Iowa #1 pork exporting state

The top international customers for Iowa pork are Japan, Canada and Mexico.

Iowa’s Pork Producers ... 94% of Iowa’s farms are family farms

Pork production has changed

It’s not what it used to be!

50 Years of Change

Diversified farms: A little of everything --- pigs, cows, sheep, etc …

Smaller farms Most farms were owner /

operator farms Open lots/pastures Pigs were fat Public … some connection

with agriculture

Farms are highly specialized with their production

Larger & fewer farms Numerous farm systems Confinement Pigs are lean Public … little connection

with agriculture

1960 2010

Even with all these changes …

Our ethical principles continue to be… Protecting animal well-being Producing safe food and protecting public health Safeguarding natural resources Supporting our communities and being good neighbors

Animal care is first and foremost …

Ensuring pork quality & safety ... a top priority

Ensuring Food Safety … Pork producers

establish a herd health plan.

Work closely with a veterinarian.

Only specific, targeted use of antibiotics.

Maintain medication records.

Track all treated animals.

Caring for the Environment … using practices to protect Iowa’s rivers, lakes & streams

Being good neighbors

Pork Production is Good for Iowa!