Pork producers from 20 states in the U.S. demand Congress to find a solution to Proposition 12

More than 100 pork producers from 20 states in the United States traveled to Washington, D.C., to ask Congress for an urgent legislative solution to California's Proposition 12. This regulation prevents the sale in California of pork products that do not meet local animal welfare standards, regardless of their origin. It also requires that breeding sows have housing of at least 24 square feet (2.2 square meters) per animal. Impact on family farms and pork prices During their visit to Capitol Hill, the pork producers met with legislators and advisors to explain how the requirements imposed by Proposition 12 imply costly changes throughout the supply chain. They pointed out that, without federal action, many family farms could be left out of the market and pork prices would continue to rise. Legislative pressure by the NPPC The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) set up a food truck at the Capitol with the slogan "Breakfast is essential. So is fixing Proposition 12." The aim was ...