With research completed, North Carolina is poised to lead the nation in sustainable hog production. It's time to turn research into reality and put the results – and the benefits – directly into the hands of farmers. The next step is to figure out how to make alternative technologies more affordable, and this won't happen in a lab or pilot project. There are a lot of motivated farmers who are stepping forward and want the new technologies as soon as possible. They should get them, and be rewarded for their pioneer spirit.