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Better Pork
December 2016
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In 2008, we didn’t have enough farm
space. We had fenced off a section of
the field for about 1,500 pigs. They
ended up destroying about five acres
of corn. Trying to load them up was a
nightmare.
What do you see as current or future chal-
lenges for the industry?
Our labour sources. It’s so hard to
find employees – let alone good
employees.
Also the lack of consumer knowl-
edge that drives our industry, and it
might not be for the best.
I’d love to be able to educate
(consumers) on what we as farmers,
actually do.
(Show them) how the hogs are
raised humanely, even though the
meat may not be specifically marketed
that way. (That) one specific aspect
I think is huge. I think an informed
consumer is a smart consumer – we
need more of those!
BP
This interview has been edited and
condensed.
Melissa Da Costa