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What is Sustainability?
Sustainability for America’s pork producers is about doing what’s right for pigs, people, and the planet by following the industry’s We Care® principles and goals.
Protect your freedom to operate by using data to tell your story through a Pork Cares Farm Impact Report.
Use it to showcase the We Care® practices already on your farm and demonstrate your readiness to collaborate with retailers to strengthen market demand for pork.
Protect Freedom to Operate
The Pork Cares Farm Impact Report program helps strengthen market demand for pork, foster valuable partnerships with the supply chain, and elevate pork’s reputation as both nutritious and planet-friendly.
This initiative helps showcase the hard work pork producers put into their farms and their readiness to do more with the right resources.
Identify Efficiencies and Opportunities
Get a snapshot of your on-farm practices presented in a clear, concise report.
Strengthen Your Business and Reputation
Your custom, professional report will enhance your operation’s image with packer and retail partners, showing your hard work and readiness to do more with the right resources.
Increase ROI
Professional technicians will provide analysis of your data and work with you to identify practices that will help reduce operating costs and drive return on investment (ROI).
Unlock Financial Support for Sustainable Practices
Your participation in the Pork Cares Farm Impact Report could open the door to grant funding and technical support.
The Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value grant provides farmers in 12 states with resources to adopt climate-smart practices — enhancing sustainability while strengthening market opportunities.
How It Works
1. Request Report
Take 30 seconds to fill out the form below with all the requested information.
2. Receive Introductory Email
A National Pork Board staff member will email you within 5 business days to connect you with our trusted partner, Eocene Environmental Group.
3. Submit Data Securely
Your assigned Eocene technician will assist you in collecting the on-farm data needed to begin the report. Submit your on-farm data via a confidential, secure platform.
4. Get Final Report
Once all data is received, expect your report in around 30-60 days. The Eocene team will thoroughly present your final report to you, giving you a complete understanding of your metrics.
5. Share Your Impact
The report is now yours to tell your on-farm sustainability story. Add your data to the We Care® dashboard to be represented in the U.S. Pork We Care® Sustainability Report. Share your report with financial institutions, packers, community members and more.
Request Pork Cares Farm Impact Report
Complete this form to start your Pork Cares Farm Impact Report.
Pork Cares Farm Impact Report FAQs
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- What is included on the report?
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The reports include a Sustainable Continuous Improvement Plan – offering recommendations for producers to improve sustainability on their operations, such as:
- Manure data with application and agronomic rates
- Water data on both quality and amount used
- Community outreach including donations and service hours
- How are producers using the reports?
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These reports offer immediate value to pig farmers. Previous participants shared their reports with financial institutions, suppliers and community members. They have also used the reports to make on-farm improvements and improve their bottom line.
- What’s the time commitment to participate?
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On average, total participation takes 2-4 hours. Participants will have an initial interview and provide data from the previous growing seasons (depending on farm size, each of these steps lasts about an hour).
- What type of format do my data records need to be in?
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Any type of record-keeping system—regardless of whether it is digital or on-paper.
- Who is my data shared with?
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Your data is yours and will be kept confidential. The name of your operation and your data will not be shared.
The results of all on-farm reports will be made anonymous and pulled into an aggregate of state and national reports to help the pork industry learn and share the industry’s sustainability story.
- Are there any limitations to the type, style and size of operation?
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No, the Pork Cares Farm Impact Reports cover a variety of farm types, sizes, and styles of operations and are free for Pork Checkoff-paying producers.
- Who is involved in creating the reports?
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NPB is partnering with a third-party expert, Eocene Environmental Group formerly known as Sustainable Environmental Consultants, to make data collection and aggregation quick and efficient.
- Who is paying for this project?
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The Pork Checkoff is paying for this project.
Pork Industry Collaborates to Reduce Emissions with Genetic Innovations
Pork companies are increasingly focusing on environmental impact, especially reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To meet the goals they’ve set, new genetic innovations and other practices are needed. NPB and Pig Improvement Company (PIC) are working together to develop a pathway for these innovations. This includes creating a Genetics Innovation Ecosystem Services Framework that shows how these genetic advancements can help reduce GHG emissions and create value for the industry.
Strong Progress for Pork Producers
Pork producers have made significant improvement when it comes to sustainability. In the past six decades, pork producers have reduced the pork industry’s environmental footprint by using less.
↓ 75.9% less land
↓ 25.1 % less water
↓ 7% less energy
↓ 7.7% fewer carbon emissions
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