Meet the We Care® Team: A Driving Force for the Pork Industry’s Stewardship Story
Meet the members of the We Care® team working on behalf of America’s 60,000 pork producers to protect the planet and future-proof the industry.
The Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value grant is an opportunity for farmers in 12 states to receive technical support and incentives for adopting agriculture practices that advance markets for pork.
The grant is available to farmers in the following states:
Illinois | Kansas | Minnesota | Ohio |
Indiana | Kentucky | Missouri | South Dakota |
Iowa | Michigan | Nebraska | Wisconsin |
Grants play a vital role in fostering collaborations with supply chain leaders. NPB secures grants on behalf of producers to forge partnerships with brands. The goal is to create win-win opportunities that protect producers’ freedom to operate and the social license to sell pork.
The financial backing of $20 million in federal funding for the Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value grant, matched with $10 million from our grant partner Nestle and $5 million in Pork Checkoff funds, provides a total of $35 million to support producers.
Investments like this enhance the long-term viability of U.S. pork production and ensures that producers remain competitive in a market that increasingly values environmentally conscious practices.
Eligible producers in all 12 states can now access technical assistance and financial support for implementing the following practices:
To begin the grant application process, the first step is to complete the required Pork Cares Farm Impact Report for your operation.
1. Sign Up for a Pork Cares Farm Impact Report
2. Complete the Report with Eocene
3. Create a Sustainable Continuous Implementation Plan
4. Receive Technical Assistance
5. Apply for the Grant
6. Track Progress