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Iowa Pork unveils new building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds

On Thursday evening, a small group of producers and dignitaries were on hand as the Iowa Pork Producers unveiled their new Pork Tent at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and IDALS Deputy Secretary Grant Menke were both on hand for the ribbon cutting and celebration marking the new facility, which will serve hungry fairgoers and help educate the public on the facilities used to provide a safe pork product.

Doug Rice is the Chairman of the Iowa Pork Producers Pork Tent Committee. He started the dedication by thanking those who made this vision possible over the past five years.

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Well, after a few days off and finally feeling rested and ready to come home, I got a call from Carissa that our telehandler was on FIRE!! Thankfully, it didn't spread far and she was able to get it out of the barn and as far as she could to protect the sheep and barn. But a good reminder to check the spots where birds like to nest as this seems to be nesting season in the barn.