What Are Ohio Pork Producers Doing to Defy the Winter Slump?

Winter can feel like it goes on forever. That’s one reason why Jeff Tuente, owner of Tuente Farms, Inc., in Osgood, Ohio, looks forward to getting off the farm and traveling to the Ohio Pork Congress. “It’s a great event to re-energize my passion of being a farmer and build off the enthusiasm of my peers,” Tuente says. “I saw many of my good business friends and allies in the trade show.” There’s no question meeting new people and catching up with friends in the industry gives attendees something to look forward to all year, says Kevin Stuckey, sow division manager for Cooper Farms in Hicksville, Ohio. The educational sessions are also a great opportunity. Step Outside Your Box “This event helps people discover ways to make their operation better,” Stuckey says. “I also appreciate how it encourages more involvement for the younger people on our farms. Oftentimes, they started in our organization and only know our organization. You get so much more growth when you learn outside of yo