SLEEPY EYE, MINN. – Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. announced last week that it had suspended seven employees after allegations of possible improper animal care at one of its hog farms located near Luverne, Minnesota. Today LCA, a Los Angeles-based group, released a video depicting animal mistreatment from
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://www.christensenfarms.com/blog/christensen-farms-responds-to-video-release/" align="left"]Company launches investigation into alleged improper care of animals at Minnesota facility SLEEPY EYE, MINN. – Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. announced today that it has suspended seven employees and is conducting a full internal investigation after learning of possible improper animal care at one of the company’s
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://www.christensenfarms.com/blog/christensen-farms-takes-action-to-protect-animal-welfare/" align="left"]Even though the July 4th holiday has come and gone already, there is still great events to come and enjoy the summer months! Check out the following events coming up in August: Farmfest 2015 August 4 – 6, 2015 28269 Highway 67 Morgan, MN 56266 Iowa State Fair
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://www.christensenfarms.com/blog/upcoming-events/" align="left"]WASHINGTON, D.C., June 10, 2015 – America’s hog, cattle and poultry farmers have been granted a two-year waiver from the U.S. Department of Transportation hours-of-service rule for certain drivers. The rule, issued in mid-2013 by DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), requires truck drivers to take a
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://www.christensenfarms.com/blog/ag-gets-waiver-from-hours-of-service-rule/" align="left"]Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods announced today the formation of a joint venture, with equal ownership, to construct a new pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa, with site work expected to begin this summer and construction completed by July 2017. Sioux City, Iowa (May 14, 2015) —
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://www.christensenfarms.com/blog/triumph-and-seaboard-foods-announce-plans-to-build-new-pork-processing-plant/" align="left"]Summer is around the corner which means its time for the Christensen Farms Appreciation Picnics! Christensen Farms is proud to provide time for its employees and families to come together to socialize with its family and peers, enjoy some great food and participate in fun activities. We are excited
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://www.christensenfarms.com/blog/2015-christensen-farms-appreciation-picnics/" align="left"]Each year, 20,000 pork producers and other professionals make World Pork Expo the world’s largest pork –specific trade show. Join the show June 3 – 5 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa! To learn more, visit www.worldpork.org.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://www.christensenfarms.com/blog/upcoming-2015-world-pork-expo/" align="left"]Grow. Influence. Advocate On June 15 – 17, 2015, the Minnesota Pork Board is hosting the 2015 Young Leaders in Agriculture Conference in Owatonna, Minnesota for youth ages 18 – 22 who are interested in agriculture (all areas). This conference is being offered at no cost to attendees.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://www.christensenfarms.com/blog/2015-young-leaders-in-agriculture-conference/" align="left"]SLEEPY EYE, MN – April 13, 2015 — Christensen Farms and Feedlots, Inc. announced today that Valarie (“Val”) Johnson has been named Vice President of Human Resources, Communications and Public Affairs. “Val brings more than 20 years of experience in leading human resources and other business teams to
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://www.christensenfarms.com/blog/christensen-farms-names-vp-of-human-resources-communications-and-public-affairs/" align="left"]On Saturday, April 11, 2015, Iowa State University Block and Bridle is hosting Animal Learning Day from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Learning Center. This day will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about animals in agriculture including calves, piglets,
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