Dr. Erin Cortus: Sustainability & Leadership | Ep. 282

As we prepare for another year, refining leadership skills is crucial for handling both the daily challenges and long-term objectives of swine production. In this special episode of The Swine It Podcast Show, Dr. Erin Cortus from the University of Minnesota shares her valuable insights on developing the environmental management skills that farm managers will need moving forward. She covers important topics like manure nutrient management, emissions accounting, and fostering innovation, offering practical strategies that you can put to use right away. Tune in now and start 2025 with fresh ideas to strengthen your operation—available on all major platforms!"Leadership in environmental management starts with responsibility and a mindset for growth."Meet the guest: Dr. Erin Cortus is an Associate Professor and Extension Engineer in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and over eight years of experience at South Dakota State University, Dr. Cortus specializes in sustainable animal agriculture systems. Her work includes evaluating manure management practices and improving livestock environments for swine, poultry, dairy, and beef systems.What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:20) Introduction(03:27) Environmental management(04:23) Leadership in sustainability(06:12) Training programs(16:01) Getting started with management(18:20) Engaging the next generation(20:42) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- MetaFarms- dsm-firmenich- AB Vista- SunHy- Bioverse- AcuFast- Fortiva- National Pork Board- Trouw Nutrition- Vaxxinova- Adisseo𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: Swine it Podcast