The story of Rachel & Kyle Schulte joins us for In Swine Versation.  We discuss each of their backgrounds in the industry, how they met at  the The Maschhoffs through the fine details of firsts dates and how  other couples also met and got married through The Maschhoffs. We  discuss how they live on Rachel's family farm, what a typical day looks  like for them. We learn about Applewood Farms and Kyle's perspective on  finding himself in the middle between research and practical  application. We learn about how the couple is famous for receiving Pig  gigs/trinkets and where you can find them through the house. We wrap on  asking One defining moment on the Farm, whether it adversity, success,  or promise.

About our guests  

Kyle and Rachel Schulte live on their family farm in Central Illinois.  Kyle is a production manager for Applewood Farms, a 14,000 sow  internally multiplied farrow-to-wean operation, while Rachel is a swine  veterinarian for pork producers throughout the Midwest.

Kyle and Rachel first met at The Maschhoffs, where Kyle was managing the  Genetic Testing Center, and Rachel was interning in the Research and  Innovation Department. Rachel was impressed by Kyle’s paint can juggling  skills, as well as his positive outlook in the face of a lot of hard  work.  At that point, Rachel had just graduated with her Animal Science degree  from Texas A&M University, and was headed off to Iowa State for her  DVM, so Kyle requested a transfer to north-central Iowa to work as a  Senior Field Advisor. He then worked in technical services for Ralco,  formulating diets and managing their research farm.

Both Rachel and Kyle grew up on their family's grain and livestock farms  and knew that they wanted that type of upbringing for their children.  So in 2019, they moved back to Rachel’s family farm in central Illinois.  As for what's next, they think the future is full of opportunities, and  they feel ready to tackle the many things that are sure to come next.