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Episode 16

Neighbor relations when it comes to living near a pig farm

Featured in This Episode

Kody Havens

Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers

Mike Schmitt

Rural Resident

Rick and Tyler Moser

Pork Producers

Welcome to Episode 16 of the ChopTalk podcast that explores efforts made by farmers to maintain good relations with their neighbors. From proactive communication to community involvement, guests Kody Havens, Mike Schmitt and Rick and Tyler Moser underscore the mutual understanding and cooperation that bridges the gap between farming and non-farming communities.

Episode Highlight Mike Schmitt

Rural Iowa resident Mike Schmitt shares his experience living near a pig barn. He highlights the jobs and economic activity that pig farming brings to rural areas of the state.

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About the ChopTalk Podcast

Iowans love their bacon, yet not everyone has a direct connection to pig farming. Listen to the ChopTalk podcast, where the Iowa Pork Producers Association and host Laurie Johns connect you to Iowa pig farmers. Meet the people behind the pork, hear about the challenges they face, how they give back to their communities and the impact on us all.