Extension

Pork Information Gateway (PIG)

• Members from universities, allied industries, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations form extension advisory committees.

• PIG encompasses a virtual center of information development, warehousing, and delivery involving a nationwide pork extension network.

• Online access to an extensive virtual library of science-based information.

• An answer center for the science-based answers to any question a producer might have in his or her pork operation.

• Easier access to training on all areas of pork production.

• Better tools for third parties assisting pork producers such as extension specialists, veterinarians, consultants, and knowledge transfer specialists.

• Access to expertise and information nationally.

• Access to research results within each problem area of the collaborative research on focused issues.