Iowa farm shifts from raising pigs to growing mushrooms
One family farm is moving away from hog production toward specialty mushrooms and encouraging other pig farmers to follow, NPR reports.
A farm in Iowa that once raised thousands of pigs for slaughter is now growing specialty mushrooms instead, according to NPR.
Iowa supplies nearly a third of US pork, the broadcaster noted. The family behind the farm said it is trying to show other pig farmers a more sustainable alternative, according to the report.
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