ChopTalk

iHeart Podcast Network

Iowans love their bacon, yet few know about pig farming. Host Laurie Johns connects you to Iowa pig farmers, the challenges they face and the impact on us all. Check out other ChopTalk podcast episodes and meet more Iowa pig farmers at...

Episodes

Episode 23: Making sure Iowa pigs are healthy takes a village

Episode 22: Sustainable farming is a way of life for Iowa pig farmers

Episode 21: Iowa pig farmers are stepping up to help overcome hunger

Episode 20: Iowa pig farmers are sharing their sustainability numbers

Episode 19: The science of feeding Iowa pigs

Episode 18: Raising happy, healthy momma pigs is job #1

Episode 17: Solar and sustainability: pig farmers lead the way

Episode 16: Neighbor relations when it comes to living near a pig farm

Episode 15: Managing pig health - Iowa farmers take a responsible approach

Episode 14: Into the delicious world of Pulled Pork Madness

Episode 13: The sustainable green story about Iowa pig manure

Episode 12: Iowa pig farmers learn how to better connect with people who don't live on the farm

Episode 11: Fire fighters, coaches, animal caretakers? Pig farmers are doing it all.

Episode 10: Pigs and kids: the next generation of animal caretakers

Episode 9: ChopTalk Takes You on the Iowa Tenderloin Trail

Episode 8: From snout to tail – Iowa pork is preferred around the world

Episode 7: The Circle of Sustainability

Episode 6: Animal care requires a team approach

Episode 5: Women in pig farming help lead the way in utilizing technology to protect our environment

Episode 4: Asking for emotional support doesn't come easy