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Support Local Pig Farmers During October Pork Month
USAgNet - 10/11/2019
Harvest is in the air, leaves are starting to turn and today kicks off National Pork Month. October was traditionally when hogs were marketed. Today, it serves as a celebration to thank pork producers and share their stories with consumers. Celebrate by eating
extra pork this month to support our Illinois pig farmers.
"If you eat, you have a connection to a farmer," says Pam Janssen, Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) president and pig farmer from Minonk. "October Pork Month is an opportunity to refresh the connection consumers have with farmers. Our mission
is to produce safe, nutritious food in a responsible manner for families across the United States and around the world."
This year has brought wins and losses to the industry, but a few successes stand out. Let us take time to reflect on the progress made in the pork industry.
Pork is the world's most widely eaten meat, representing 36 percent of all meat consumed, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. It provides a plethora of nutritional qualities, including amino acids, vitamins and protein.
Through changes in feeding and breeding techniques, pork producers have responded to consumer demand for leaner pork. Pork tenderloin is certified as heart-healthy by the American Heart Association with its heart-check mark, indicating that it contains less
than 6.5 grams of fat, 1 gram or less of saturated fat.
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