Contract opportunities offered by Wakefield Pork is a partnership of responsibility between the company and the producer to generate marketable hogs. A basic breakdown of each party’s responsibility is listed as follows…
Wakefield Pork will provide…
Guaranteed monthly payments under the provision of the contract
Quality pigs
Field representative visits
Feed deliveries
Veterinary services and health products
Records on pig performance
Transportation
Marketing decisions
Educational programs
The contract grower will provide…
Approved building and equipment
Maintenance in & around facility, including roads for trucks transporting feed and livestock
Labor for care & management of livestock
Walk pens daily
Treat animals as necessary
Adjust ventilation systems
Adjust feeders
Order feed
Load & unload pigs
Utilities, gas & electric
Maintain tight biosecurity
Wash & disinfect between groups of pigs
Work with service representatives cooperatively and follow recommendations
Submit timely & accurate pig & feed records to WPI office