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1. Pork comes from what animal? __________
2. How does NC rank in cash receipts in the production of hogs?
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3. What are cash receipts?
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4. When is National Pork Month?
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5. What kinds of hogs are raised in NC?
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6. How did pigs become part of the animal life in NC?
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7. Originally pigs were used for what two things?
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8. How have the uses for pigs changed over the years?
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9. Why are people using more and more hogs today?
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10. How is the industry changing for pork today?
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11. Where are most of the hog farms located in NC? Why?
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13. Why is food very important in raising hogs?
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14. What special equipment do farmers use during the production process to help them?
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15. Why are pigs graded at the plant where they are made into meat?
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16. How is most of the pork raised in NC sold?
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17. How are hogs transported from the farm?
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18. How is pork transported from the plant?
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19. How can you tell if pork is fresh in the store?
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