Patrick Hord, CEO of Hord Farms, joins Swine Web’s CEOs of the Industry series for an in-depth conversation on building a nationally recognized pork operation from humble beginnings. From starting with 80 sows on land tied to his family since 1805, to steering a values-driven business grounded in stewardship and faith, Patrick shares how Hord Farms thrives by “doing business differently.” He discusses leadership development, market-driven growth, the New Horizons expansion, navigating industry contraction, strategic philanthropy, adapting to Prop 12, tackling herd health challenges like PRRS, and his vision for the next five years.