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This site is dedicated to assisting pork producers design and implement an
environmental management system (EMS). While EMSs were initially used by
manufacturers, they are emerging as beneficial tools to help livestock producers
better manage their environmental performance. Various state and federal projects offer EMS models for pork, beef, poultry, and dairy livestock producers as well as egg producers. Most often, an EMS model is based on the international voluntary standard ISO 14001 adopted in 1996. Since the adoption of the ISO 14001 standard, there has been steady growth in the implementation of EMS by organizations representing different sectors, including agriculture and agribusiness.
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Potential Benefits of an EMS
- Improved Environmental Performance
- Improved Management Techniques and Efficiency
- Improved Compliance
- Reduced Operating Expenses
- Better Communication
- Improved Public Image
- Enhanced Customer Trust
- Reduced Liability
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