Pork on the Plate

MEET THE FARMERS BEHIND YOUR PORK Pork farmers across the U.S. work tirelessly to ensure that students receive high-quality, sustainable pork in their meals. These farmers are dedicated to animal welfare, ensuring that their pork is raised with care, and do not allow the use of growth- promoting hormones and antibiotics. Antibiotics used to treat pigs must be prescribed by a veterinarian.1 Each bite of pork served in your school’s cafeteria represents the hard work of America’s farming families. Supporting U.S. pork farmers means supporting local economies and sustainable farming practices. Schools that choose U.S. pork are making a commitment to fresh, nutritious meals that directly benefit both their students and their communities. References: 1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Fact sheet: Veterinary feed directive final rule and next steps. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved December 3, 2024, from fda.gov/ animal-veterinary/development-approval-process/fact-sheet-veterinary-feed-directive-final-rule-and-next-steps.