The company is owned by 141 hog farmers and employs more
than 900 workers who slaughter and process 28,000 hogs per week.
The award citation mentioned the company’s Producer Portal
that members can access to get production and performance information and keep
up with industry news and events.
The company was founded in 1982 after hog prices had
plunged, but meat-packer profits had soared, and it was felt that combining the
two would provide steadier financial results.
