People. Pigs. Planet. Prosperity. It’s what we do. 🌎🐷 Recently, Richard Adair at our Nebraska location celebrated 40 years at Christensen Farms with a surprise party thrown by his team members. 🎉 At Christensen Farms, we prioritize our employees and maintain a growth-oriented culture that lets passion drive the purpose. Congratulations, Richard, and thanks for all you do! 🙌 #ChristensenFarms #EmployeesFirst #PassionToPurpose #Teamwork
About us
Founded in 1974 as a small family operation, Christensen Farms is now a leading producer and processor of high quality pork products with operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota. Marketing nearly 4 million market pigs per year, Christensen Farms is also the largest shareholder of Triumph Foods, LLC. Located in St. Joseph, Missouri, Triumph Foods is a leading processor of pork products for both the domestic and global marketplace. Through Triumph Foods, Triumph members own 50 percent of Daily’s Premium Meats, a further pork processing company specializing in premium bacon, ham and other pork products. Offering a highly collaborative and professional work environment along with endless opportunities for development and growth, learn how you can combine your passion with a growing career at Christensen Farms.
- Website
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http://www.christensenfarms.com
External link for Christensen Farms
- Industry
- Farming
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Sleepy Eye, MN
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1974
- Specialties
- Agriculture - Swine, Integrated Food Producer - Pork, Environmental Management, and Animal Care & Well-Being
Locations
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Primary
23971 County Road 10
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085, US
Employees at Christensen Farms
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Shane Steffensen
Business executive with proven track record of delivering profitable growth. COO / President / CFO
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Amanda Case MBA
Human Resources Director at Christensen Farms
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Brenda Christensen
Self employed-Manager at Christensen Farms & Home
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JoDee Haala
Vice President, Sustainability
Updates
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🌟 Now Hiring: Animal Care Technician - Wean to Finish! 🌟 Are you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to join a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned? Christensen Farms is looking for an Animal Care Technician to join our wean to finish team in Fairmont, MN. Starting pay is $20/hr with a great benefits package! Join us in making a difference every day! Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team. 🐷✨ https://bit.ly/4cjsuh7 #JobOpening #NowHiring #AnimalCare #HiringNow #ChristensenFarms #CareerOpportunity
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Christensen Farms had the pleasure of hosting the Minnesota Farm Bureau last week! We provided an overview of our operations and some new hats to celebrate our 50th anniversary! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect and share our passion for agriculture and highlight the success of Christensen Farms. 🚜🌾🐷 #ChristensenFarms #PeopleFirst
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🌟 Honoring Our Contract Farmer Partners as We Celebrate 50 Years! 🌟 At Christensen Farms, we recognize that our success over the past five decades is largely due to the unwavering support and dedication of our contract farmer partners. These relationships have been pivotal, contributing to our mission of providing safe, nutritious pork to communities worldwide. In our June 50th Anniversary video, we spotlight the exceptional farmers who play a crucial role in our collective success. Join us in celebrating their hard work and commitment to excellence. Watch the video and discover more about the partnerships that have been foundational to our legacy. #ChristensenFarms50 #Agriculture #FarmingPartnerships #SustainableFarming https://lnkd.in/gDWRJvgZ
CF 50th Anniversary Series - June 2024
https://www.youtube.com/
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At Christensen Farms, we're all about top-notch care for our pigs! 🐷❤️ We follow strict guidelines and make sure our team is Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus® certified every year. Upholding a zero-tolerance policy for animal mistreatment and neglect, all employees and partners have a duty-to-report requirement that ensures their active participation in maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare. Employees and partners have access to an anonymous Animal Welfare Hotline, a dedicated channel to address and rectify any concerns regarding the treatment of animals in their care. Read more about our animal well-being practices by reading our sustainability report: https://bit.ly/3V4rwwY Happy pigs, happy farm! #AnimalWellBeing #ChristensenFarms
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A week of growth, learning, and networking at the 2024 Youth Leadership Conference! 💪❤️ Our summer interns gained invaluable insights on authenticity, the agriculture job market, HR tips, veterinary medicine, market development, gene editing, polarization, and strategic communications through inspiring keynotes and panel discussions. Plus, they took part in a service project by creating snack packs for kids at the Ronald McDonald House. ❤️ Huge thanks to Minnesota Pork and all the sponsors who made this event a success! #YLAC2024 #AgLeaders #FutureOfAg #Networking #Community #ChristensenFarms
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Together, we can make a difference 🌱 Christensen Farms use of the manure from our pigs as an alternative to commercial fertilizer creates positive environmental offsets through decreased water usage, natural gas consumption, and avoided high CO2 emissions. 🌍💚 #ChristensenFarms #SustainableFarming #Planet
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We're dedicated to enhancing the vitality of local communities through company-wide and individual investments. From providing jobs and supporting local businesses to volunteering in education, health care, and civil services, our team strives to make a positive impact. In 2023, CF made significant contributions in several different areas, and we hope to make the same impact in the coming years! Growing our farm, our community, and our future – together. 🌟🤝 #Prosperity #ChristensenFarms #Community #Local
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🐷 Trivia Tuesday! 🐷 Reaching a new milestone, how many pigs did Christensen Farms market in 1988? A) 15,000 B) 20,000 C) 25,000 D) 30,000 Drop your answer in the comments! ⬇️ #TriviaTuesday #ChristensenFarms
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🎉 We are thrilled to have partnered with New Ulm High School 's work-study program, giving Lucas Suess a valuable experience at our Sleepy Eye Feed Mill. This initiative helps students explore their interests as they plan their futures. We're excited to announce that following his successful work-study experience, Lucas has joined Christensen Farms full-time! 🙌 This year, we launched the MyCareer program—a comprehensive framework supporting our talent lifecycle. MyCareer helps employees identify short- and long-term career opportunities and connects them with resources to build the skills needed to achieve their career goals. We are committed to fostering a growth-oriented culture where “Passion drives the Purpose”. A big thank you to Adam and his team at the Feed Mill for creating a rewarding experience for Lucas! We are grateful to tap into our local high schools for such exceptional talent. 🌟 Thank you, Luke, for taking these pictures throughout your experience with Christensen Farms! #CareerDevelopment #TalentGrowth #ChristensenFarms #WorkStudy #LocalTalent #FutureLeaders