USDA Expands Climate-Smart Grant to Pork Producers in 12 States
NPB is excited to announce the expansion of the Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value grant program to support pork producers in nine additional states.
Sustainability for America’s pork producers is about doing what’s right for pigs, people, and the planet by following the industry’s We Care® principles and sustainability goals.
Protect your freedom to operate by using data to tell your story through a Pork Cares Farm Impact Report.
Use it to showcase the We Care practices already on your farm and demonstrate your readiness to collaborate with retailers to strengthen market demand for pork.
Request your Pork Cares Farm Impact Report
Add your data to the We Care dashboard
Learn about We Care sustainability goals
Building trust will help protect pig farmers’ freedom to operate and contribute to the long-term economic viability of the pork industry.
We’re on a mission to build public trust in U.S. Pork.
Pork producers can help demonstrate the pork industry’s commitment to sustainability by reporting the stewardship actions already in practice with a Checkoff-funded Pork Cares Farm Impact Report.
This program helps strengthen market demand for pork, foster valuable partnerships with the supply chain, and elevate pork’s reputation as both nutritious and planet-friendly.
This initiative helps showcase the hard work pork producers put into their farms and their readiness to do more with the right resources.
1. Request Report
Take 30 seconds to fill out the form below with all the requested information.
2. Receive Introductory Email
A National Pork Board staff member will email you within 5 business days to schedule a 15-minute intro call with our trusted partner, Eocene Environmental Group.
3. Submit Data Securely
Your assigned Eocene technician will assist you in collecting the on-farm data needed to begin the report. Submit your on-farm data via a confidential, secure platform.
4. Get Final Report
Once all data is received, expect your report in around 30-60 days. The Eocene team will thoroughly present your final report to you, giving you a complete understanding of your metrics.
5. Share Your Impact
The report is now yours to tell your on-farm sustainability story. Add your data to the We Care dashboard to be represented in the U.S. Pork We Care Sustainability Report. Share your report with financial institutions, packers, community members and more.
Complete this form to start your Pork Cares Farm Impact Report.
Farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri can apply to receive technical support and financial incentives for adopting climate-smart agriculture practices thanks to the Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability grant.
The five-year, $35 million grant program is administered by the National Pork Board (NPB) and six collaborating organizations through USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities program.
The reports include a Sustainable Continuous Improvement Plan – offering recommendations for producers to improve sustainability on their operations, such as:
These reports offer immediate value to pig farmers. Previous participants shared their reports with financial institutions, suppliers and community members. They have also used the reports to make on-farm improvements and improve their bottom line.
On average, total participation takes 2-4 hours. Participants will have an initial interview and provide data from the previous growing seasons (depending on farm size, each of these steps lasts about an hour).
Any type of record-keeping system—regardless of whether it is digital or on-paper.
Your data is yours and will be kept confidential. The name of your operation and your data will not be shared.
The results of all on-farm reports will be made anonymous and pulled into an aggregate of state and national reports to help the pork industry learn and share the industry’s sustainability story.
No, the Pork Cares Farm Impact Reports cover a variety of farm types, sizes, and styles of operations and are free for Pork Checkoff-paying producers.
NPB is partnering with a third-party expert, Eocene Environmental Group formerly known as Sustainable Environmental Consultants, to make data collection and aggregation quick and efficient.
The Pork Checkoff is paying for this project.
Pork companies are increasingly focusing on environmental impact, especially reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To meet the goals they’ve set, new genetic innovations and other practices are needed. NPB and Pig Improvement Company (PIC) are working together to develop a pathway for these innovations. This includes creating a Genetics Innovation Ecosystem Services Framework that shows how these genetic advancements can help reduce GHG emissions and create value for the industry.
Pork producers have made significant improvement when it comes to sustainability. In the past six decades, pork producers have reduced the pork industry’s environmental footprint by using less.
↓ 75.9% less land
↓ 25.1 % less water
↓ 7% less energy
↓ 7.7% fewer carbon emissions