Producer Tools

The Pork Checkoff is committed to developing useful and relevant tools to help producers make decisions and conduct business on their farms.

Training & Certification Programs

Pork Checkoff provides comprehensive training programs for different roles and stages in production.

Farm safety is no accident and we’re committed to helping ensure a safe workplace where employees are treated fairly and with respect.

Review these options to find the right training for you or your team.

AgView

AgView is a path to protection that will help navigate uncertainty in the event of a crisis. This tool will help rapidly conduct contact-tracing to contain or regionalize a foreign animal disease outbreak.

Common Swine Industry Audit

This audit verifies that a pork production site is in compliance with standards for swine care and pork safety. The results can provide feedback to the farm to drive continuous improvement.

Safe Pig Care & Handling Resources

Safe food begins with healthy, safe animals and the best possible care. These training resources focus on how pigs perceive and react to the world and how to become a more effective handler.

Sow Housing

Sows have special nutrition requirements and need daily monitoring and evaluation. Steps are taken to minimize exposure to disease or disease carriers to protect the health of sows and their piglets.