I'm Dr. Tara Donovan and that's my very first episode as a cohost on The Swine it Podcast Show! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode, Dr. Erin Cortus, a respected associate professor and extension engineer at the University of Minnesota sheds light on the crucial role of sustainable practices in ensuring the industry's future. Dr. Cortus emphasizes why it's key to make plans that fit each farm and to keep checking and improving them. The episode's key topics include greenhouse gas emissions, the importance of integrating biosecurity in sustainable farming models, and the role of education and communication in promoting sustainability.“Every farm has different goals that they view as keeping them going and maintaining a profitable enterprise with minimal environmental impact into the future.” - Dr. Erin CortusWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(03:05) Introduction(06:50) Sustainability in swine production(08:17) The role of monitoring in swine production and sustainability(11:50) Swine industry engagement in sustainability programs(15:58) Balancing greenhouse gas reduction and water quality(18:53) The intersection of biosecurity and sustainability(30:38) End of the episodeMeet the guest: Dr. Erin CortusExperience:Current: Associate Professor and Extension Engineer at University of MinnesotaPast: Associate Professor at South Dakota State UniversityBackground:Ph.D., Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering (University of Saskatchewan)B.Sc., Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering (University of Saskatchewan)Connect with the guest!The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- FeedFlo- MS Gold- AB Vista- AcuFast- Adisseo- Bioverse- Cloudfarms- EastmanGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128Are you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: Swine it Podcast

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