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Environmental Stewards honored at Pork Forum
2015-03-09 22:26:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: National Pork Board Stewards program being replaced by 'America's Pig Farmer of the Year' honor The Pork Checkoff, along with its cosponsor, National Hog Farmer magazine, honored the 2014 Pork Industry Environmental Stewards -- Bruce and Jenny Wessling, Grand Junction, Iowa; and David and Sharon Stephens, Malta Bend, Mo. -- at the 2015 National Pork Industry Forum held in San Antonio, Texas, last week. read more
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2014 Environmental Stewards: An Eye for Beauty
2014-09-17 22:08:00| National Hog Farmer
By Dean Houghton, National Hog Farmer Correspondent Through 20 years, environmental stewards prove that pig production can be beautiful. Hogs are beautiful. That was a slogan somebody started back in the 1970s, perhaps a bit tongue in cheek. But there’s truth in that statement. This truth has been revealed over the past 20 years through the Pork Industry Environmental Stewards Award program. The first winners were named in 1995, and 2014 marks the 20th class of pork industry stewards. read more
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2014 Environmental Stewards: A Message From National Hog Farmer
2014-09-17 21:28:00| National Hog Farmer
The Environmental Stewards of the Pork Industry recognition program is co-sponsored by National Hog Farmer and the pork checkoff. The program is in its 20th and final year. The program has been open to pork producers of all types and sizes who demonstrate a positive contribution to our natural environment. read more
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2014 Environmental Stewards: Going Green
2014-09-17 21:08:00| National Hog Farmer
By Dean Houghton, National Hog Farmer Correspondent Trees, shrubs, buffer strips and more make this Iowa farm an environmental oasis. The Wessling family has been a part of the Grand Junction, IA, community for decades, and they consider the community connection to be an important part of the business. read more
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2014 Environmental Stewards: Technology trend
2014-09-17 20:22:00| National Hog Farmer
By Dean Houghton, National Hog Farmer Correspondent This leading-edge Missouri farm balances pigs, crops and natural nutrients. Stephens Farms from near Malta Bend, MO, has adopted technologies to improve their hog and crop operations. read more
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