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This National Pork Month, meet the Kueker family, whose partnership with Schwartz Farms has grown into a multigenerational commitment to raising pigs. From humble beginnings to caring for 9,000 head across three sites, their story is one of family, perseverance and a shared dedication to pig care.

Growing up on her family’s fifth-generation farm shaped Erin Krug’s passion for agriculture and her future in the pork industry. Through Activate, she’s building the skills to advocate for farmers and help carry that legacy forward.

In this Activate Feature, Sydney Rostenstengel shares her journey in agriculture into the pork industry and what she has gained from the Activate program.

Each year, the Minnesota Pork Board offers two different scholarships to support students interested in pursuing careers in the many fields surrounding pig farming and agriculture. For 15 years, the Minnesota Pork Board has invested in the next generation through its scholarship program, which originally launched in 2011. Since then,

Dusty Compart is featured on his interest in the Activate program, what he hopes to gain, and what he’s excited about for the future of the industry.

Brad Kluver is focused on strengthening his leadership and communication skills while investing in the future of pig farming. Growing up on his family’s pig farm and now balancing farming with a career in swine nutrition, Brad joined Activate to build connections, broaden his perspective, and become a more effective advocate for agriculture. Through the program, he hopes to continue growing as a leader and help ensure a strong future for the next generation of pig farmers.