Welcome to the Conference on Agriculture Solutions and Cooperation June 22, 2009 Let’s Talk about Pork

Minnesota Livestock Minnesota is the national leader in Turkey production with 46 million turkeysMinnesota is the national leader in Turkey production with 46 million turkeys Minnesota ranks 2nd in Pork Production in the nationMinnesota ranks 2nd in Pork Production in the nation Minnesota’s climate, access to high quality forage and water makes it an ideal location to raise livestockMinnesota’s climate, access to high quality forage and water makes it an ideal location to raise livestock

Why is livestock important to Minnesota? Livestock consumesLivestock consumes –74 million bushels of soybeans annually –225 million bushels of corn annually Livestock generates $27 billion in total economic impactsLivestock generates $27 billion in total economic impacts Livestock supports nearly 177,000 jobsLivestock supports nearly 177,000 jobs Livestock production contributes 53.4% of Minnesota’s total agricultural income.Livestock production contributes 53.4% of Minnesota’s total agricultural income. Source: MN Dept. of Agriculture

Livestock Matters Affordable foodAffordable food One farmer feeds 144 peopleOne farmer feeds 144 people Vast majority of farms are family-ownedVast majority of farms are family-owned $2.4 billion in property taxes nationwide$2.4 billion in property taxes nationwide $16 billion in income & sales taxes$16 billion in income & sales taxes 2.5 million jobs2.5 million jobs

Direct Economic Activity Dairy Cow - $15,524Dairy Cow - $15,524 Sow - $2,000Sow - $2,000 Beef Cow - $1,636Beef Cow - $1,636 Turkey - $11.68Turkey - $11.68 Broilers - $2.18Broilers - $2.18 (Source: Su Ye, MN Dept. of Ag; Brian Buhr, U of M)

About Minnesota Pork Minnesota ranks second in U.S. pork production Marketed 15 million hogs in 2008 Iowa ranks first in U.S. swine production; North Carolina, third

Top 10 Counties (2008 Production) 1.Martin 1.81 million 2.Blue Earth 1.12 million 3.Nobles 816,500 4.Brown 816,500 5.Nicollet 794,800 6.Mower 644,000 7.Freeborn 632,500 8.Jackson 616,400 9.Faribault 575, Waseca 563,500

State and Federal Issues  Minnesota  Greenhouse Gas  Odors & Emissions  Research  Taxes & Fees  Urban Controlled “Green State”  Federal  Animal Welfare  Antibiotics  Exports & Trade  Food Safety  Greenhouse Gas  Veterinarian Workforce

Voluntary Programs

Supporting the Livestock Industry Partnered with the United Soybean Board through the Animal Agriculture Initiative program. –Goal is to leverage dollar and creative resources to support our # 1 customer (Animals)

Minnesota Farm and Food Coalition Supporting the Livestock Industry Minnesota Farm and Food Coalition Coalition of agricultural organizations dedicated to the future of Minnesota’s livestock industry. Keeping Minnesota’s dairy, poultry, pork, beef and crop farming strong.Keeping Minnesota’s dairy, poultry, pork, beef and crop farming strong. –Producer Support Network –Public Relations

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Photo’s of the following farms. Valley Pork O’Leary Farms

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Contact Information Mike O’Leary Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council - Board Member th Street SW Danvers, MN