WI Pig Farmers and Culver’s “Bacon Up” for October Pork Month

Sep 29, 2015

October is National Pork Month, and Wisconsin Pig Farmers and Culver’s restaurants are teaming to “Bacon Up”! All month long, bacon will take over restaurant counters and guests will be encouraged to add bacon to their ButterBurger® or sandwich orders. In addition, on October 1st, the amazing pork tenderloin value basket will be on special.

October became known as Pork Month because it marked the time of year when pigs were traditionally marketed. Today, it serves as a celebration to thank pig farmers and share their stories with consumers. “To help celebrate, pig farmers encourage busy families throughout Wisconsin to enjoy the delicious pork products Culver’s has to offer, especially when they’re on the go,” said Mandy Masters, WPA Assistant Program Director.

Additionally, a short pork video clip will be featured on the Culver’s website and Facebook page, and on Wisconsin Pork Association’s website and Facebook page (www.wppa.org and www.facebook.com/wipork) beginning October 1. The video will highlight Culver’s pork tenderloin sandwich and give an inside view of a modern pig barn.

You can show your support for Wisconsin pig farmers during October Pork Month by stopping in at your nearest Wisconsin, Iowa, or Illinois Culver’s restaurant October 1 for a pork tenderloin value basket and be sure to ‘Bacon Up’ with Culver’s all month long! For questions about October Pork Month, or to learn more about today’s farming practices, please contact the WPA office at 608-723-7551 or email wppa@wppa.org.

Source : Wisconsin Pork Association

Video: FLEECED! Sheep Shearer Hands Over Clippers!

It's sheep shearing day at Ewetopia Farms! ?? Our Dorset lambs and ewes are getting fleeced — and for the first time, our shearer hands over his clippers to a beginner. We finish shearing the last of our adult ewes and this year’s Dorset ewe lambs.

From moving the sheep between barns, loading them into chutes, and watching the wool come off, this is always one of the most satisfying days on the farm. But this video has a twist — we welcomed a new helper, Gian, who’s not only lending a hand but also learning how to shear! With guidance from our experienced shearer, he got a crash course in sheep shearing and even tried his hand at shearing a couple of lambs himself.

You’ll see firsthand how both teacher and student handled this unique challenge. Shearing is more than just removing wool — it’s about sheep health, comfort, and giving us a closer look at the flock. It’s always amazing to see the transformation from woolly sheep to freshly shorn ewes and lambs.