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In this episode, Sawyer and Tork sit down with Travis and Torsten, the brains behind Livestock, Water, and Energy (LWE), to dive deep into a revolutionary approach to manure management on modern hog farms. If you’ve ever wondered about turning manure into profit, reducing hauling costs, recycling water, or making carbon credits actually work for farmers, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
Over two years in the making, this conversation sheds light on the cutting-edge technology being implemented to separate manure in real time, transforming waste into dry, pathogen-free fertilizer, creating a new revenue stream with liquid nitrogen, and capturing valuable carbon credits—all without relying on government grants or tax credits. Sawyer and Tork share their own farm’s experience as the test site for LWE’s first agricultural system, revealing the nitty-gritty of what actually works, the value for everyday farmers, and why so many have failed at this before.
Whether you’re a livestock producer curious about the future of manure, a skeptic of the carbon credit market, or just interested in how innovation is changing the ag industry from the inside out, this lively and honest episode has you covered. Plus, hear about the challenges, breakthroughs, and the real-life impact on family farms looking to build a more sustainable and profitable future.
So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s get into it—because today, everything that happens in the barn is coming out into the open.
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00:00 "New Frontiers: Beyond Snake Oil"
07:06 Wastewater Treatment for Pig Farmers
11:20 Carbon Credits: A Controversial Market
16:09 Conventional Pig Farming Explained
25:30 "Solving Expanding Water Problems"
31:46 Reevaluating Manure Management Systems
32:47 Benefits of Efficient Manure Processing
40:23 Air Filtration Challenges in Sow Units
43:07 "Domestic Fertilizer Revitalization"
51:03 Optimizing Manure Management Timelines
56:28 LWE Contract and Fertilizer Uncertainty
01:03:30 Questioning LWE's Business Model
01:04:37 Farmer Revenue Share Agreement
01:10:01 Net Zero Pork Opportunity
01:19:29 Passion Project with Torsten
01:22:49 "Wife's Grounding Influence"
01:26:18 Milestone Moment
01:30:41 Gratitude to Key Contributors
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