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The Resource Center is where you can find the most recent reports, research, and other information on factory hog farming.

RealAudio Citizens' Stories. Hear first-hand accounts from people who live near hog factories. Available in both RealAudio and written transcript form.

Hog Factory Facts. The straight poop on some common misperceptions about hog factories and the industry and in-depth information on major issues related to factory hog farming.

Waste Lagoon Phaseout Plan. A report produced by the North Carolina Environmental Defense Fund which identifies measures that would result in realistic, effective and lasting solutions to the environmental problems posed by intensive swine operations.

America's Animal Factories . An in-depth, state-by-state summary of the impacts of waste from intensive animal operations, produced by the NRDC and the Clean Water Network.

NC Poop Counter. How much waste do hogs produce_ What toll does hog waste take on the environment_ Check the Poop Counter to get up-to-the-minute answers to these questions.

Hog Factory Laws in NC. Summaries and full text of recent North Carolina legislation related to factory hog farms.

North Carolina's Largest Hog Producers. Profiles and statistical information on major hog producers in North Carolina.

Reference Library. A comprehensive set of bibliographies on factory hog farming. Includes subject-specific bibliographies, and links to other relevant bibliographies and databases available on the Internet.

Links to Other Websites. Links to other Internet resources in North Carolina and nationwide.

Hog Watch Games. Test your knowledge with the Hog Watch Challenge quiz, or amuse yourself with a variety of other games.

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