By Trisha Zachman, Feathered Acres Learning Farm + Inn
At Feathered Acres Learning Farm + Inn, farm life is a family affair—even for the littlest ones. With our two kids, Esther (5) and Burke (2), by our sides, daily chores become...
Purdue University’s Department of Animal Sciences has announced the recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Animal Sciences Alumni Awards, recognizing three standout graduates whose work has significantly advanced animal agriculture and veterinary medicine.
This year’s honorees represent a broad spectrum of...
owa Select Farms has announced the addition of Dr. Kris Kovach, DVM, to its health services team. Dr. Kovach joins as a veterinarian with a strong background in swine health and production, bringing valuable experience to support both sow...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD).
“President...
Dr. Locke Karriker, Morrill Professor and the Dr. Douglas and Ann Gustafson Professor for Teaching Excellence in Veterinary Medicine, has been named the chair of the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine and the executive director of...
Sheila K. Jacobi, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University, is the first-ever winner of the NOVUS Distinguished Academic Training & Innovation Award.
Created to highlight the importance of swine academic leadership and...
Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. hosted its annual Organizational Awards ceremony on the evening of Thursday, May 1st, 2025 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. This ceremony recognized the 2024 Christensen Farms Organizational Award winners for their outstanding contributions to the...
Wendy Brannen will join the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) as Vice President of Communications and Marketing, beginning Monday, June 16th. She will be based in NPPC’s Washington, D.C. public policy office.
"Wendy has unique depth and breadth of experience in...
At PIPESTONE, we live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork. This year, we’re taking a closer look at each value, exploring what they mean to us and how they shape our organization. Our values...
Located near Riceville in Northeast Iowa, Erickson Sow 23 is home to 3,500 sows and one of the most experienced, close-knit teams at Iowa Select Farms. Under the leadership of Mary Kraft, the team has built a reputation not...