Source: Rita Jane Gabbett, MEATINGPLACE, 3/20/19

Energy company United Wind announced it signed an agreement with Smithfield Foods to power dozens of Smithfield hog farms in Colorado with on-site wind energy.

The partnership will provide Smithfield with long-term, low-cost renewable energy for its agricultural operations and contribute to its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025.

"This partnership with United Wind is part of our efforts to produce the food needed to feed a growing world population, while minimizing our use of natural resources," said Stewart Leeth, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods.

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