At the heart of Iowa pork production, the team at Hooper Sow Farm is quietly doing extraordinary things—raising healthy pigs, leading with precision, and opening their barn doors to showcase the responsibility that defines modern livestock care.
Designated as one of Iowa Select Farms’ official tour locations, Hooper is more than just a production site—it’s a window into the care, innovation, and professionalism that fuel the pork industry.
“As one of our designated tour farms, the Hooper team welcomes industry partners, supply chain members, and agricultural leaders to offer a firsthand look at the care, detail, and responsibility that go into raising pigs,” said Jamie Horbach, Director of Public Affairs at Iowa Select Farms.
🐷 80,000 Piglets and Counting
So far this year, Hooper Sow Farm has helped deliver over 80,000 piglets—a testament to the team’s skill, commitment to animal health, and unwavering attention to detail. Their work reflects the very best of what it means to raise pigs with care and purpose.
Whether it’s maintaining herd health, managing sow comfort, or optimizing biosecurity and nutrition, the Hooper team takes pride in every step of the process. It’s this behind-the-scenes excellence that fuels long-term success in pork production.
🌱 Care. Precision. Heart.
From skilled animal husbandry to thoughtful resource stewardship, the Hooper team operates with one goal in mind: raising healthy pigs to feed families across the country. Their efforts help ensure the pork that ends up on dinner tables is safe, nutritious, and responsibly produced.
“The time this team dedicates to our pigs and people is essential as we work together to educate consumers about the noble profession of livestock production,” Horbach added.
🔍 A Model for the Industry
As more producers, leaders, and consumers seek transparency in food production, farms like Hooper are stepping up. By opening their doors and sharing their approach, they’re helping to build trust in agriculture—one tour, one piglet, and one team at a time.
Behind every great operation is a team of people making it happen. At Hooper Sow Farm, that team is leading by example.
For more on Iowa Select Farms and the impact of their production teams, visit www.iowaselect.com
