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We are currently looking to fill the need for contract pig growers within a 50-mile radius of our Archbold Ohio feed mill. Our target goal is new construction, wean to finish type operations. These contracts would be for GGC Feeds LLC or other swine operations looking to locate finishing barns near the new Coldwater packing plant. The hog packing plant started operations in the Spring of 2018. The investment in this type of operations is substantial so why should I consider it?
- Utilize current labor force or bring family members into the farming operation
- Nutrient value of the manure to replace commercial fertilizer
- Lending institution consider low risk and good cash flow
- Economist suggests that we will need to double the amount of pork produced to fill the world demand by 2050
Swine Contracts will provide: | Contract Growers will provide: |
Monthly payments under provisions | Approved building and equipment |
Quality pigs | Maintenance of facility including roadway |
Field representative visits | Labor for the care of livestock |
Feed deliveries | Order feed |
Veterinary services and health products | Load and unload pigs |
Records on pig performance | Utilities, gas and electric |
Transportation | Maintain tight biosecurity |
Education programs on swine production | Wash and disinfect between groups |
Work with service representatives cooperatively and follow recommendations | |
Submit timely and accurate records | |
Follow a local or state manure action plan |
Call Randy at 419-445-2451 for a meeting time to look at cash flows