Sustainability and Innovation in the Iowa Pork Industry
The Iowa Pork Industry Center is at the core of a $22.5 billion swine industry, showcasing sustainable practices from 1959 to 2009 that have increased production while using fewer resources. The industry has focused on research-driven solutions, improved genetics, and animal management strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact. The center's vision includes promoting efficient pork production technologies and strengthening rural development efforts through education, outreach, and research.
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A Sustainable Pork Industry A Sustainable Pork Industry Jason Ross Iowa Pork Industry Center www.ipic.iastate.edu Iowa Pork Industry Center
Iowa is the Core of a Iowa is the Core of a $22.5 Billion Dollar Swine Industry $22.5 Billion Dollar Swine Industry
From 1959 to 2009 U.S. pork producers have From 1959 to 2009 U.S. pork producers have Increased production 10.7 billion pounds per year (from 12.1 to 22.8) Used 78% less land, 41% less water and left a 35% smaller carbon footprint How has this happened? Research driven solutions followed by industry adoption and implementation: Engineering and animal housing. Improved animal management strategies to maximize physiological capacity of animals. Improved nutrition and animal feeding strategies. Major improvement in genetics. How high is the ceiling? What are the barriers? Importance of the swine industry to the state and U.S. economy requires intensified production to help meet the protein needs of a growing global population. Iowa Pork Industry Center
The Triple Bottom Line and the Pork Industry The Triple Bottom Line and the Pork Industry Nutrient management Air and water quality Impact of pork production on greenhouse gases? Environmental (Planet) Social (People) Food Security Food Quality and Safety Animal Rights/Animal Welfare Antimicrobial resistance Animal genetic modification Policy creation International trade/exports Utilization of grain and co-products Mitigation of environmental influence on production Animal Disease Production efficiency Improving and maximizing genetic potential Policy implementation and adherence Economic (Profit) Sustainability occurs when all three worlds are in alignment.
Iowa Pork Industry Center Iowa Pork Industry Center Mission Statement: To promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa s pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts. Vision Statement: To become a nationally and internationally recognized organization that facilitates and enables outreach, research and education to better facilitate the pork industry to feed people. Objectives: Strengthen cooperation between industry partners and Iowa State University. Facilitateresearch to address existing and emerging needs/opportunities for the industry. Catalyze industry adoption of emerging technologies and new knowledge through outreach, education and technology transfer. Iowa Pork Industry Center
