Episode 3

Iowa’s economic engine is powered by pigs

Featured in This Episode

Drew Mogler

formerly with Iowa Pork Producers Association

Bryce Davis

Eagle Grove City Administrator

Trish Cook

Pork Producer

Welcome to Episode 3 of the ChopTalk podcast where we dive into how pig farming helps power Iowa’s economy. Hear from farmers and industry experts about how Iowa pigs create jobs, household income and economic activity on our small-town main streets.

Episode Highlight Bryce Davis

Eagle Grove city administrator Bryce Davis describes the economic growth his community has experienced because of Iowa's pork industry.

Episode Highlight Trish Cook

Farming can be a capital-intensive business, making pig farming a great entry point for young farmers.

Episode Highlight Trish Cook

Effective communication is crucial for the success of any organization, including pig farms. Trish Cook explains how regular communication helps keep things running smoothly on Iowa family pig farms.

Listen to the ChopTalk Podcast on your favorite podcast app.

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.

By providing programs and resources for all Iowans, IPPA is dedicated to the state, and especially to rural Iowa.

IPPA is committed to serving Iowa's pork producers with education, information and research.

IPPA has many types of memberships. Find the one right for you.

Episode 3

Iowa’s economic engine is powered by pigs

Featured in This Episode

Listen to the ChopTalk Podcast on your favorite podcast app.

About the ChopTalk Podcast