I grew up working on the farm and have always loved being outside and working with livestock.

It’s difficult to grow our land base – we want to keep growing to allow our sons to farm with us.

We manage the farm with a long-term mindset that will offer our kids and grandkids the opportunity to continue farming.

Two things – first, if we’re profitable; and second, if we’re all enjoying what we’re doing.

We are active in our county and state pork producers associations as well as in our church. We enjoy fishing and camping, and spending as much time as possible with our four grandchildren.

I started working with FCSAmerica when I wanted to modernize our hog operation and build new barns. My bank wasn’t willing to take on the opportunity, but FCSAmerica was. We appreciate their ag expertise and their openness to help us expand.