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Keeping Pigs Happy and Healthy Keeping Pigs Happy and Healthy There have been several changes in the pork industry over the past decades. Family farmer Brad Greenway opens his doors to show you why he has made changes to protect the health of his pigs and ultimately to produce a safer pork product for you.
This little piggy went to market. This little piggy went to market. Watch this video to learn how Peggy Greenway handles each animal with care as she loads the pigs onto the trailer headed to market.
A New Home for Piglets A New Home for Piglets Brad Greenway owns a wean-to-finish operation. In this video Brad is recieving his weaned pigs. Watch as he unloads them from the trailer and prepares the barn with the proper feed, water and heat needed to keep the pigs happy and health as they grow.
The Orginal Recyclers of the Land The Orginal Recyclers of the Land Brad Greenway, third generation farmer, explains how he uses the manure that his pigs produce to grow the crops on his fields that in turn end up feeding his pigs. Watch this video to see how beneficial the cycle is.
Preparing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for Pigs Preparing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for Pigs Pigs, just like humans, like to eat. Just like humans it is important for pigs to get a healthy, well-balanced meal. Brad Greenway, a third generation farmer, explains what is in the feed that his pigs eat and how it gets to the pigs.
Three Generations of Farmers Three Generations of Farmers Meet third generation farmer Brad Greenway to learn about his passion for farming and why it is important for him to carry on the family tradition. He also explains how farming has changed over the years, including his specialization in pork production.
Protecting the Animal Well-Being of Pigs Protecting the Animal Well-Being of Pigs Third generation farmer Brad Greenway provides the best possible care for his animals. Watch this video to learn what he does on a daily basis to make sure his pigs are happy and healthy.
2011 Environmental Steward Winner Cleveland Pork 2011 Environmental Steward Winner Cleveland Pork 2011 Environmental Steward Winner Cleveland Pork
2011 Environmental Steward Winner John M. Langdon Farms 2011 Environmental Steward Winner John M. Langdon Farms 2011 Environmental Steward Winner John M. Langdon Farms
2011 Environmental Steward Winner Golden Circle Pork 2011 Environmental Steward Winner Golden Circle Pork 2011 Environmental Steward Winner Golden Circle Pork
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National Pork Board 25th Anniversary National Pork Board 25th Anniversary The National Pork Board is celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2010. Watch this video to learn how the Checkoff started and where it is going in the future.
We Care Responsible Pork Production Video Winner We Care Responsible Pork Production Video Winner From talking the talk to walking the walk, Jo and Aaron Windmann, pork producers from Rush Hill, Mo., demonstrated how they live out the ethical principles daily on the family farm in her winning entry for the Checkoff’s We Care Responsible Pork Production video contest.
Antibiotic use on farms revealed Antibiotic use on farms revealed Family farmer Dereke Dunkirk invites you to take a look at how he uses antibiotics responsibly on his farm.
Ethics of pork production Ethics of pork production Family farmer Dereke Dunkirk is committed to producing safe food for you. He explains why he follows the ethical principles for pork producers that are part of the We Care initiative.
The Stink Called Manure The Stink Called Manure Dereke Dunkirk, an Illinois family farmer, invites you to see how he protects the environment while going green and recycling the manure on his farm.
What it means to be a family farmer What it means to be a family farmer Learn why farming is family tradition for Illinois pork producer Dereke Dunkirk as he talks about his passion for agriculture.
Taking a stand on modern pork production Taking a stand on modern pork production Pork producers follow a set of ethical principles outlined in the We Care initiative. Erin Ehinger from Dykhuis farms explains how her family lives by these ethical principles every day.
Sows Living The Alternative Lifestyle Sows Living The Alternative Lifestyle Erin Ehinger from Dykhuis farms in Michigan invites you to look inside a barn with pen gestation. She explains why her farm transitioned from stall housing to pens.
Sows in gestation crates Sows in gestation crates Erin Ehinger from Dykhuis farms in Michigan explains why individual sow housing allows her to provide the best possible care to the sows.
Ethical Treatment of Pigs Ethical Treatment of Pigs Animal well-being is a top priority for pork producers. This video addresses consumer questions on how pigs are treated and raised. Pork producers are working to provide a safe, wholesome pork product to consumers.
How are Pigs Raised How are Pigs Raised Do you have questions about how pigs are raised? What this video to get the answers.
2009 Environmental Stewards 2009 Environmental Stewards Meet the 2009 Environmental Stewards
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What are Pigs Fed? What are Pigs Fed? Learn how pork producers provide their pigs with the proper nutrition.
Careers in Pork Production Careers in Pork Production Pork industry careers are exciting, dynamic and in abundance! Hear from industry professionals about their careers in pork production and why this industry provides so many opportunities for those searching to find their dream job.
Truth About Antibiotics and Pork Truth About Antibiotics and Pork Family farmer Heidi Vittetoe invites you to uncover antibiotic use on her pork farm.
The Amazing Pig The Amazing Pig Watch this video to learn about everything you ever wanted to know about pigs.
Pigs are Hungry Too Pigs are Hungry Too Modern pork producers use a variety of feed ingredients in proper proportions to produce balanced diets for pigs at each stage of their lives.
Food Comes From Farms - Corn Fed Food Comes From Farms - Corn Fed Watch this episode of Food Comes from Farms to learn how the corn farmers grow on their land turns into feed for hungry pigs.
Food Comes From Farms - Confinements Exposed Food Comes From Farms - Confinements Exposed Watch this episode of Food Comes from Farms to learn how family famers provide humane animal housing to protect their animals from the weather and outside predators.
Food Comes From Farms - Wanted: A Good Home for Pigs Food Comes From Farms - Wanted: A Good Home for Pigs Watch this episode of Food Comes from Farms to view the conditions that pigs live in on a daily basis.
Food Comes From Farms - Laboratory Pigs Food Comes From Farms - Laboratory Pigs Watch this episode of Food Comes from Farms to see how semen is processed in a lab before being shipped to pork producers to breed sows.
Pigs Go Green Pigs Go Green Do you wonder what pork producers are doing to take care of the environment? Hear real consumers ask their questions and get answers from pork producers.
Food Comes From Farms - High-Tech Pig Food Food Comes From Farms - High-Tech Pig Food Watch this episode of Food Comes from Farms to receive a first-hand view of a feed mill. Farmers provide a healthy diet to their pigs to produce a nutritious, high-quality product for consumers.
Food Comes From Farms - Clean Environment Equals Healthy Pigs Food Comes From Farms - Clean Environment Equals Healthy Pigs Watch this episode of Food Comes from Farms to learn how family farmers produce safe food and safe pork by enforcing strict biosecurity measures.
Food Comes From Farms - Boars or Monster Pigs? Food Comes From Farms - Boars or Monster Pigs? Watch this episode of Food Comes from Farms to receive a first-hand look of how family farmers provide humane housing and care for male pigs called boars. Also see the steps family farmers take to ensure their safety and the boars safety when collecting semen.
Food Comes From Farms - Piglets Taken Away from Their Mothers Food Comes From Farms - Piglets Taken Away from Their Mothers Watch this episode of Food Comes from Farms to see how family farmers provide humane housing and care for piglets. Learn what happens to the piglets when the farmer weans the piglet from its mother.
Food Comes From Farms - Lives of Sows Exposed Food Comes From Farms - Lives of Sows Exposed What this episode of Food Comes from Farms to view how family famers provide a humane housing and care for mommy pigs called sows.
Food Comes From Farms - Food for Pigs Food Comes From Farms - Food for Pigs Watch this episode of Food Comes from Farms to learn how family farmers provide safe and healthy food supply to their animals.
Food Comes From Farms - BBQLossal Food Comes From Farms - BBQLossal Watch Food Comes from Farms to learn how family farmers humanely raise the pork that feeds the world.
Ride Along with a Pig Ride Along with a Pig Ride Along with a Pig
Giving Back to the Community

South Dakota family farmers Brad and Peggy Greenway believe in giving back to the community. Watch this video to learn how the Greenways are living out the pork industry's ethical principles of contributing to a better quality of life in their community.

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