SwineCast 0429, Producer Retirement Program Questions and Answers

SwineCast 0429 Show Notes:
Industry buzz on the Producer Retirement Program continues. This question and answer portion from the first webinar presented on June 9th walks thru questions from producers and allied industry members. Answering are AgStar's Mark Greenwood and PRP Chairman Chuck Wirtz.

We'd suggest you listen to SwineCast 0426, WPE - Producer Retirement Program for Sow Herds Buzz On The Street for the announcement conference at World Pork Expo first. The Producer Retirement Program provides more information.

• Will it get worse, before it gets better?
• Is membership required to retire sows?
• How does the two-year requirement affect leased facilities?
• Can a retired facility be converted into a contract facility within the two-year period?
• If sows are sold, can the facility be leased to a third-party?
• If the program fails, would the producers get a refund?
• What will be the end result on price?
• Are partial retirements permitted?
• Are subscriptions tax-deductible?