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GERALD GRAIN CENTER CONTRACT PIG GROWERS

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