Niche Pork

Niche pork is pork with attributes that appeal to certain market segments, meaning customers who want something different. These are known as niche markets. Certified organic and humanely-raised are examples of niche pork. The reason niche products are important is that otherwise farmers need to compete based on price. That treadmill leads to things such as bigger farms and towns without people. Iowa is known as the largest producer of pork in the country. Many PFI members raise and market niche hogs as a strategy to remain viable. Since 2001 PFI has had a focus on helping niche pork farmers succeed.

Livestock Enterprise Budgeting

PFI's Livestock Enterprise Budget Fact Sheet can help you calculate anticipated profit or loss, break-even price, and return to labor and management.

Research & Demonstration