Welcome to the 2020 edition of “The Ones That Built the Brand!” This is the fourth time we’ve assembled our best and most proven sows to offer them at auction and we can say with confidence, they’re as good as they’ve ever been! I am excited about this offering, but I am THRILLED to welcome […]
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Opportunity doesn’t knock twice
There are plenty of phrases, quotes and sayings about opportunity. Chances are, you’ve read one recently when scrolling through your feed on Instagram or Facebook. I’ve read several that are really good, but for me, this one is always rings true: Opportunity doesn’t knock twice. It was February when we were approached by another firm […]
The State of The Belt
The Belt. Perhaps the Holstein cow aside, is there a more recognizable mark in the livestock world? Ask a smiling 4 year old what kind of pig they want to show and most will answer ‘A belted pig!’ Have you ever noticed what breed of pig is included in most of the Ertl farm sets? […]
Bring back the Hampshire Sire
When I need perspective the most, I can usually find it by looking back, retracing a few steps and pausing a few minutes to remember the way it used to be. I’m no historian and I wasn’t alive in the 70’s but in the 80’s I was learning and I never had to wonder how […]
The Road to Recovery
I’ll never forget the day my son was born. As someone who’s witnessed thousands of births at the pig farm, the actual birth – while fascinating – was not the moment that captivated me. It was instead the arrival of the anesthesiologist and his preparation that followed. Maybe it was because it was my first […]
The reason(s) why…
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve had the honor of hosting several collegiate & 4-H judging teams for workouts. The opportunity to evaluate our stock with top talent from all across the country is one I look forward to each and every year. Yet oddly enough, there have been several who’ve recently asked, “Why […]