Minnesota Pork Board

We rank second-highest in value and number of market pigs raised in the country. In 2023, Minnesota pig farmers successfully marketed an impressive 16.73 million pigs, a testament to the state's thriving pork industry. With over 3,000 pig farms operating within its borders, Minnesota sustains a robust and dynamic network of family pig farmers dedicated to ensuring the next generation's freedom to operate by caring for Minnesota's pigs, people, and the planet.