Pork Cares
Sustainability Report
Our We Care® Principles Are Our Commitment to You
Join us on July 24 for a 45-minute webinar presented by your partners at the National Pork Board. Hear from industry experts as they walk you through our We Care® program and how we can partner with you in your sustainability efforts.
Download The 2025 Report
Pork producers remain committed to advancing care for pigs, people and the planet. As we continue to make progress, we’re excited to welcome new partners to help us grow and strengthen our efforts across the supply chain.
The U.S. Pork Industry’s 2025 We Care® Sustainability Report showcases our progress, highlights our milestones and represents the everyday efforts of real pig farmers who are making a real difference.
Our Approach
On-farm practices look different from farm to farm and are influenced by local conditions, soil types and regulations.
Grounded in a One Health approach, the We Care® Principles and Sustainability Goals seek to balance and optimize the health of pigs, people and the planet.
Pigs
We care for our animals. Healthy pigs have always been the top priority for pork producers, and we’re committed to the highest level of care for the pigs we raise.
People
We care for people. Employees, customers and partners are the heart of the nation’s pork industry, and we’re dedicated to providing meaningful, dignified work.
Planet
We care for our planet. The soil, air and water are shared resources, and we strive to protect and nurture them for future generations.
For pig farmers, sustainability isn’t a new idea—it’s a way of life. Explore our six key commitments and how we work to make pork a more sustainable protein.
Measuring Our Progress
Progress happens at every level, from farm to industry. Launched in 2022, the Pork Cares Farm Impact Report program empowers pig farmers to share third-party verified data in the We Care dashboard. Anonymized and aggregated for privacy, these reports showcase continuous improvement. As participation grows, so does our industry’s commitment to progress.
The pork industry’s strong track record of participating in established certification programs underscores its dedication to improvement and sustainability. Building on this foundation, the new Pork Cares Farm Impact Report program has already seen promising engagement in its inaugural year.
* Source: Eocene Environmental Group. 2022 Pork Cares Snapshot Report. 2024.
Pork Cares Farm Impact Report Primary Data*
225
Participating Pig Farms
554
Hog Sites
3.3
Millions Sows And Finished Pigs
3,280
Fields
170,660
Acres
Our Partners Make a Big Impact
Join our list of partners who share a common vision for the future of sustainable agriculture. If you or your company are interested in supporting the future, let’s talk!
Real Farmers. Real Impact.
There are more than 56,000* pig farms across the U.S., and no two are the same. Each farm can play a unique role in striving to achieve more sustainable pork by following the We Care principles and sustainability goals.
* Source: USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Census of Agriculture. 2022.