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“Anything we can do to keep them comfortable... a happier hog is a healthier hog.”
Jim HeimerlHog Farmer
Name: Jim Heimerl
Location: Johnstown, Ohio
Years farming: I’ve been farming for 34 years, beginning in high school.
My family: My family consists of wife Kathy, and our kids, who are all grown. My daughter Casey and son-in-law Matt live in Cincinnati, while my son Matt and daughter-in-law Rachel, granddaughter Lauren and twin sons Brad and Jeff are all involved in the farm.
How I came to be a farmer: I started in high school by renting my own land as an FFA project, with Angus cattle and crops as projects. I then took over our farm when my father retired in 1980.
The best thing about being a farmer: The best thing about being a farmer is that you’re your own boss and you get to enjoy the outdoors.
My personal philosophy on farming: The mission of Heimerl Farms is to promote agriculture through strong family values, be a sound environmental steward, encourage good neighbor relations, and make solid financial decisions to provide a future for our family farm in agriculture. We also strive to help other farming families that have the same values as us to reach their goals.
Pork Production in Ohio and the U.S.
- Pork production adds value to the local economy by providing more than 10,000 jobs in Ohio. Whether it's the veterinarian, truck driver, feed supplier or meat manager, a strong pork community means jobs for Ohioans.
- Farmers' livelihoods depend on the well being of their livestock.
- Each year thousands of students learn about agriculture and Ohio hog farmers through educational materials that are provided to teachers across the state.
- There are eight cuts of pork with less than 200 calories per serving.
- Through participation in the Pork Quality Assurance Program, Ohio's hog farmers are proactive in improving food safety.
- It's no secret that Ohio has thousands of hardworking families dedicated to raising hogs for a living. Hog farmers are concerned about air and water quality because they live here, too.
- Ohio is well suited for pork production with its abundant supply of corn and soybeans which are used for livestock feed.
- By raising pigs indoors hog farmers are able to keep their pigs warm during Ohio's frigid winters and cool in the summers.
For more information about pork production in Ohio, please visit:
www.ohiopork.org
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