What is the true meaning of "sustainability" in US pork production?

Bruce Derksen investigates what sustainability means to US pork producers and how the pig industry does - and will continue to - play a large part in building "sustainable" food production systems.
calendar icon 6 April 2020
clock icon 8 minute read
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"75.9 percent is a staggering number. We have to step back and say – how did we do that?"

-Dr Brett Kaysen, Vice President of Sustainability for the US National Pork Board-
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"There is room for all, there is a need for all, because there is a market for all."

-Dr Brett Kaysen, Vice President of Sustainability for the US National Pork Board-

Bruce Derksen

Bruce Derksen has worked in Western Canada’s agricultural industry for over 30 years. He now reports on the industry, aiming to give today’s producers up to date information about current and future issues.

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