This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it’s growing mushrooms instead
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Published on September 21, 2026 • Originally reported by Rachel Cramer. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Published on September 21, 2026 • Originally reported by Rachel Cramer. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The U.S. gets nearly a third of its pork from Iowa. One family is making the switch from pigs to more sustainable specialty mushrooms and trying to show other pig farmers how they did it.
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