Environmental Work
Minnesota Pig Farmer’s Sustainability Goals
Minnesota pig farmers are committed to doing what is right for pigs, people, and the planet. This is why pig farmers have set holistic goals in their mission to be the most sustainable protein. These sustainability goals include the areas of environment, animal wellbeing, food safety, public health, and people and communities.
Progress to Date
To produce a pound of pork, pig farmers have improved use in the last six decades by:
75% less land
25% less water
7% less energy
8% reduced carbon emissions
The pork industry is on a mission to be the most sustainable meat.
For America’s pig farmers, sustainability means doing what’s right for people, pigs and the planet by following the long-standing We Care® Ethical Principles and committing to continuous improvement in every area of pork production.
