Welcome to Hord Farms West!
The Hord family is proud to be in its fifth generation of farming, with over 100 years of agricultural heritage. While our roots are in Ohio, we expanded in 2023 to include a talented team and group of growing partners in Minnesota, operating as Hord Farms West. Together, as Hord Farms, we share one mission: feeding families through sustainable food production.
Our
Farm
We are a team of agriculturalists, farmers, animal herdsmen, and consumers producing food.
Pigs are our main thing. We raise our pigs from birth to market, and feed them a wholesome diet consisting primarily of corn and soybeans. Our feed may also include grains such as wheat or barley, and has vitamins and minerals added to balance dietary requirements for each stage of growth.
The pigs are born in a birthing barn, where each sow (mother pig) has individual quarters to birth her piglets and to adequately provide nourishment for her young. At around three weeks of age, the pigs are weaned from the sow and placed in a nursery with other piglets their age.
After outgrowing the nursery, the pigs take a ride to the growing barn, where they are happy to roam their pens and eat freely until they reach market weight. We have a dedicated team of talented individuals and growing partners who provide the expertise, care and dedication to each part of the process in our mission to: feed families through sustainable food production.
Our
Family
Hord Farms West Ownership
Our farm ownership is comprised of four of our family members, Pat & Janel, and two of their children, Phillip and Colleen.
Pat and Janel have been married for over 30 years and have four children and three grandchildren. They highly value faith, family and community. The Hords reside on their family farm near Bucyrus, Ohio
Our
Heritage
In 1905, Guy L. Hord purchased a tract of land that marked the beginning of the Hord family’s farming legacy in North-Central Ohio. Over his lifetime, Guy cultivated more than 500 acres, growing row crops, tending a fruit orchard, and raising hogs to help provide for his family of twelve children.
One of those children, Robert M. Hord, inherited his father’s passion for farming. In 1946, Robert began farming with 140 acres of rented land and ten hogs. From the first litters, he raised 82 pigs in a wooded lot. At the time, World War II imposed a ceiling on hog prices at 16-18 cents per pound. Just before selling the hogs, the ceiling was lifted, and Robert sold them for 32 cents per pound, using the profit to purchase the Marion-Melmore Road Farm in 1948, the birthplace of the family business.
Over the years, hog farming remained central to the family’s operations. Robert’s son, Duane, joined the business and expanded both the hog operation and the crop farm, which grew to 2,800 acres. This allowed the family to produce their own grain to feed their growing swine herd.
In 1987, Duane’s son, Patrick, joined the farm, focusing on the hog business. As the swine industry became more competitive, Pat and his wife, Janel, made bold decisions to expand and modernize. They added several thousand sows, invested in infrastructure, and built a skilled team to drive the business forward.
Today, Pat’s children, Colleen and Phil, represent the fifth generation of Hord family farmers. The operation has grown to include hundreds of team members, growing partners, thousands of acres of row crops, and countless animals. By embracing the latest technologies and best practices in animal husbandry, the Hord family remains committed to producing high-quality food products families can trust.
Through generations, the Hord family has deepened its knowledge of agriculture and animals, striving for excellence every day. With a focus on sustainability, they are dedicated to feeding families for years to come.
Our
Culture
What's our goal?
To be agricultural stewards with Christian values thoroughly entrenched in our business.
What are we doing?
Feeding families through sustainable food production.
How do we do it?
Through: Trust, Innovation, Care, Empowerment and Courage.
CAREERS
AT THE FARM
Does the possibility of working on the farm excite you? We're looking for people that are just as passionate about it as we are! We believe that our people are at the core of our success. Without our dedicated team at Hord West, we could not carry out our mission, to feed families through sustainable food production. Click to learn more.
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Hello!
Hord Farms West, LLP.
Office Hours
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Closed
Saturday - Sunday