Episode 17: Solar and sustainability: pig farmers lead the way
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ChopTalkIowans love their bacon, yet few know about pig farming. Laurie Johns connects you to Iowa pig farmers, the lives they live, the challenges they face and the impact on us all.
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Energy shows solar energy could help us reach 40% of our nation’s electricity needs by 2035. But did you know that Iowa pig farmers got into solar early? In Episode 17 of the ChopTalk podcast, meet some innovative Iowa farmers who are raising pigs more sustainably by going solar – harnessing the power of the sun to save energy for everyone.
