What does Christensen Farms do?

Christensen Farms is a family-owned pork producer based in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, founded in 1974 by brothers Bob and Lynn Christensen. The company has grown from a small operation into one of the largest pork producers in the U.S., marketing approximately 3-4 million market pigs annually. It operates across the Midwest, employing nearly 1,000 people and managing 143,000-148,000 sows across 44 farms, along with over 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company specializes in high-quality pork production, utilizing proprietary genetics and an integrated "farm-to-fork" model that encompasses all stages of production, from breeding to processing. Christensen Farms is a major shareholder in Triumph Foods, a pork processing plant, and owns a significant stake in Daily’s Premium Meats, which focuses on premium pork products. The company emphasizes sustainability, animal care, and efficiency, aiming to meet global food demands while maintaining values of integrity, excellence, adaptability, and respect.