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Episode 17

Solar and sustainability: pig farmers lead the way.

Featured in This Episode

John Gent

Pork Producer

Jake West

VanWall Energy

Tim Dwight

Iowa Solar Trade Association

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Energy shows solar energy could help us reach 40% of our nation’s electricity needs by 2035. But did you know that Iowa pig farmers got into solar early? In Episode 17 of the ChopTalk podcast, meet some innovative Iowa farmers who are raising pigs more sustainably by going solar – harnessing the power of the sun to save energy for everyone.

Episode Highlight John Gent

Iowa pig farmers are raising pigs more sustainably by harnessing the power of solar energy.

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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.