Another year has come and gone, but one thing has remained the same— the foundation for the success of the industry relies on its people.
Our 2022 PORKtober features also serve as a reminder of how important it is to share the industry’s values and goals with other producers and consumers.
Heidi Flory, The Princess and the Pig Farmer
From scrubs to a ballgown, this wife, mother and boots-on-the-ground co-owner of a swine nursery operation, Heidi Flory, is neither a stranger to the stage nor a stranger in the pig barn. Flory serves as an agricultural ambassador in a number of suits, from meeting with legislators to speaking at professional events to being a pork industry social media influencer. She also spends time as a biomedical research professional working in cardiac surgery research, animal welfare officer and advocate. Read more>
Tork and Sawyer, This’ll Do Farm
An operation that has stood the test of time, pivoting and leveraging resources along the way, “This’ll Do Farm” operated by father-son duo, Tork and Sawyer, has a story worth sharing. With a social media following of over 250,000 followers across all major platforms, This’ll Do Farm is pulling the curtains on their wean-to-finish operation to show others exactly what pig farmers do. Read more>
Cara Haden, DVM, Pig Vet
If you think that your life is boring as a pig farmer and nothing that you do is interesting, Cara Haden, DVM, suggests you think again. A Pipestone veterinarian out in the field and commonly known as “Pig Vet” on the social media channel of TikTok, Haden not only dedicates her time to pig farmers and their operations, but also serves an audience of millions of viewers who are eager to learn about pig farming and where their food comes from. Read more>
Jesse Heimer, Heimer Hampshires
A third-generation pig farmer, running coast-to-coast chasing dreams and supporting kids, Jesse Heimer of Heimer Hampshires, is proof that hard work, determination and passion can lead to great success. Today, this show pig operation in Taylor, Mo. farrows more than 600 purebred and crossbred litters annually, serving show pig families across the nation. Yet, the family business comes from rather humble beginnings Read more>
Thanks, again, to our 2022 PORKtober feature farmers and professionals who share their story.
