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Recent Posts
Honey Grove Barn Facts
09.08.2020
Barn Ventilation: 71 Years of Progress
06.29.2020
A few weeks ago, we shared a fun "throw-back-Thursday" post highlighting some barn building catalogs of yesteryear. You can re-visit that blog here if you like. Within one of these barn building catalogs, we found an extensive section about the importance of barn ventilation.
New Standard just celebrated their 14th year in business. We decided to reach out the guys for their thoughts on the last 14 years and what the journey has meant to them so far. We hope you enjoy the unique perspectives and insights everyone had to offer.
Interesting Hog Barn History
06.02.2020
Starting Your Social Media Following
05.05.2020
Over the last few months, New Standard Group has been diving more into the connection or lack thereof between farmers and consumers and what things we (farmers and producers) need to be aware of as we continue our work and keep up with the world around us.
Kid's Coloring Contest
05.04.2020
Here at New Standard we are looking to shake things up. We know the kids are at home more often than ever before. So we've decided to host a New Standard Coloring Contest!
We will have two age groups - 4-7 years old & 8-12 years old.
Winner will be selected in each age group in the US and Canada.
There will be four winners, one from each age group and each country! Winners will receive a $25 VISA gift card.
Pig & Swig: Look's Marketplace
05.01.2020
In our next Pig & Swig adventure, we visited a Sioux Falls historical establishment, Look's Marketplace.
*Please be advised this article was created before the pandemic. Look's Marketplace offers carry-out options. Please review their website here, for more information.*
Haven Colony: The Move to ESF
04.10.2020
Haven Colony is located in Fox Valley in Southern Saskatchewan, Canada. At the end of January, 2014, Terry Mandel and crew took over the hog barn from two gentlemen who were retiring. "Before hog farming I grew up on the field, and I was voted in to run the pigs, it was a really big change, but I love working with pigs." say Terry.
Agvocating with Pipestone Vet Services
04.09.2020
Good Day!
In this episode, we chat with Sylvia Wolters and Alicia Mogler, who both work in public relations for Pipestone Vet Services. Sylvia & Alicia host many events each year, from fairs to trade shows, bringing the farm to the public. Visitors have the opportunity to experience live births and get face to face with pigs, chickens, and more.
In this episode, we chat with Sylvia Wolters and Alicia Mogler, who both work in public relations for Pipestone Vet Services. Sylvia & Alicia host many events each year, from fairs to trade shows, bringing the farm to the public. Visitors have the opportunity to experience live births and get face to face with pigs, chickens, and more.
In a recent blog, we were able to interview Mr. Mikael Kirk of AgriSys about the history of loose sow housing and ESF in Europe. Our conversations brought us to the potential future of hog farming. Mikael had some interesting thoughts to share.
