Thanks to thoughtful planning from Seaboard Foods leadership, our Pork Industry Group students spent a full afternoon at a Seaboard sow farm in the panhandle this week. Talking through feeding, breeding, farrowing and more - the students received an up-close look at how the delicious pork on their dinner table truly comes into existence. From showering into the farm and talking through production numbers to holding piglets and seeing modern barn technology - the comprehensive tour proved incredibly interesting and educational. The following day, our fantastic Seaboard hosts took the students through one of the largest pork processing plants in the United States. Participants were able to experience both the harvest and cold sides of the beautifully remodeled plant as they explored the one million square foot facility.

We refer to the experience as an "industry trip of a lifetime" when we recruit for Pork Industry Group, and after the last two days our students will forever have a deeper understanding of how pork is produced and a greater appreciation for the hard-working people who make it possible.