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One of PIPESTONE’s core values is caring. Caring for our people, communities and consumers.

Through our community involvement, we are able to give back not only locally, but nationally as well as around the world!

International Charities

Local Giving Program

Agricultural Education

Pipestone Cares

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PIPESTONE team member, Jenna Meurer attended the I

PIPESTONE team member, Jenna Meurer attended the Illinois Section 6 FFA Banquet on behalf of the Pipestone Cares program. Our local sow farms (Precision, Independence, Elite, and Future) used some of of their Pipestone Cares funds to donate back to Section 6 FFA as well as several of the individual chapters. These donations helped Section 6 pay for meals at events throughout the 2021-2022 school year. Section 6 has been the Section that a majority of these shareholders were apart of as well as their younger generations. Jenna is pictured with the 2021-2022 Section 6 officer team.

PIPESTONE cares about those in our communities and

PIPESTONE cares about those in our communities and aims to support those who go above and beyond for helping people. We recently gave a monetary donation to ATLAS for Life. (Attaining Truth, Love, And Self Control)

At ATLAS, they care about YOU and want to help! ATLAS is a non-profit organization that offers FREE mentoring sessions for people experiencing many of life's difficulties. They help you utilize local resources, agencies, and counseling. They will walk alongside you as you determine how to embrace a rewarding journey of life.

Thank you for all that you do ATLAS for Life!

The Miller School District in Miller, SD, recently

The Miller School District in Miller, SD, recently had a fire in their agriculture shop class. To help the school, Nordic Farms donated new school supplies.

PIPESTONE CARES is an initiative launched in 2015. Shareholder groups contribute farm funds to charitable projects in communities the sow farms are located.

Happy Cinco De Mayo from everyone at PIPESTONE! 🌮

The team at Pipestone Veterinary Services of Orang

The team at Pipestone Veterinary Services of Orange City worked together and did a fundraiser for the Lutheran Social Services.

The heart of their idea was to give each child coming into foster care something of their own that they can take with them when they leave. Children will often have to change schools and leave behind their backpacks and school supplies.

The team put together an Amazon wish list that team members could purchase from, as well as raised additional funds through their penny challenge. When they presented their donation, the team also went above and beyond and volunteered at the Foster Care Supply Closet in Cherokee, IA.

Thank you, Orange City team, for putting together this great fundraiser!

Congratulations to Sylvia Wolters, Public Relation

Congratulations to Sylvia Wolters, Public Relations Director, on her Honorary FFA Degree from the South Dakota FFA Association!

Thank you for having a strong passion for bringing agriculture to the people around you!

As a core value of our company, CARING in the comm

As a core value of our company, CARING in the communities we touch is a focus. Pipestone Cares is an initiative launched in 2015. Shareholder groups contribute farm funds to charitable products in the communities their sow farm is located.

Kodiak Farms was a sponsor of the Mite/Mini Mite Hockey Tournament.

Congratulations to Dr. Scott Dee for being the rec

Congratulations to Dr. Scott Dee for being the recipient of the 2022 Pork industry Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to swine health.

Dr. Dee is passionate about helping farmers through applied on-farm research. Dee has had nearly 170 papers published in peer-reviewed journals covering transmission and biosecurity implications of PRRS, African swine fever (ASF), and other severe animal health risks.

Learn more about Dr. Dee and this distinguished award here: https://porkcheckoff.org/news/2022-pork-industry-distinguished-service-award-recipient/

Happy St. Patrick's Day from everyone at PIPESTONE

Happy St. Patrick's Day from everyone at PIPESTONE!

May the luck of the Irish be with you today and every day!

As a core value of our company, CARING in the comm

As a core value of our company, CARING in the communities we touch is a focus. PIPESTONE CARES is an initiative launched in 2015. Shareholder groups contribute farm funds to charitable projects in communities the sow farms are located.

Dry Lake Farms made a donation to the Willow Lake FFA Chapter to help with their pancake breakfast fundraiser on behalf of Pipestone Cares.

Congratulations to Jamie Raymond for being recogni

Congratulations to Jamie Raymond for being recognized as this quarter's Core Value Recognition winner!

Jamie has worked at Shetek Farms for over 20 years!

"Jamie is very committed to his barn and displays this every day he is there. From animal welfare to safety and biosecurity to production, he never strays from protocols and holds everyone else on his team to this standard. Jamie encompasses each of our core values to his fullest ability, which aids in positive team culture throughout the barn. He will always help where it is needed when his daily tasks are finished, and he finds it important to all start and leaves as a team each day." - Colin Evans, Shetek Barn Manager

Thank you, Jamie, for all that you do!

"She believed she could, so she did." Today, we w

"She believed she could, so she did."

Today, we would like to show appreciation for the trailblazing women of PIPESTONE who work hard every day to help care for our farmers and animals.

Thank you for all that you do not only today, but everyday!

Here's a bit of good news to help get the new mont

Here's a bit of good news to help get the new month started on the right foot for pork producers. March 1 is actually National Pig Day!

How do you plan to celebrate today?

Each year the Illinois Pork Producers Association

Each year the Illinois Pork Producers Association recognizes a pig farming Family of the Year. Darrel and Laurie Stitzel of Stitzel Hog Farm was recognized as 2022 IL Pork Family of the Year.

Congrats, Stitzel Family!

Read the full story at: https://www.porkbusiness.com/news/industry/respected-industry-leaders-earn-2022-illinois-pork-family-year

PIPESTONE is a proud supporter of FFA! 🔵🔵 H

PIPESTONE is a proud supporter of FFA!

🔵🔵 Happy National FFA Week 🔵🔵

Pork production is a global endeavor, and PIPESTON

Pork production is a global endeavor, and PIPESTONE is not a rookie to the global market. With sow farm management in the United States, Mexico, and China, as well as research touch points in multiple other countries, PIPESTONE is global.

In this January issue of the PIPESTONE Journal, team members share the value of being involved in a global market, and share tips and insight gained from global experience for the benefit of the family farmer in the United States.

Read the full issue at: www.pipestone.com/pipestone-journal/.

The Minnesota Pork Board recognized the Spronk fam

The Minnesota Pork Board recognized the Spronk family of Edgerton, Minnesota, as the 2022 Family of the Year award recipient.

Congratulations, Spronk family!

Read the fully story at: https://www.mnpork.com/awards-2/family-of-the-year-award-winner/

What did the farmer give his wife for Valentine's

What did the farmer give his wife for Valentine's Day?
Hogs & Kisses!

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

PIPESTONE is excited to announce that the "Our Fam

PIPESTONE is excited to announce that the "Our Family" scholarship is open for submissions for 2022. This scholarship is open to employees and family members of employees, awarding 5 individuals with $2,500!

Eligible recipients for the "Our Family" scholarship must be planning to attend or currently attends an accredited two-year or four-year college or university majoring in the agriculture field or supporting degree.

DEADLINE IS APRIL 1st! More information and the applications can be found at
https://www.pipestone.com/scholarships/

It's time to put some pork on your fork! Did you

It's time to put some pork on your fork!

Did you know that PIPESTONE has it's own recipe book webpage!

Go to www.cookpork.com and view a wide selection of different pork recipes!

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