--- title: Group Sow and Poultry Housing News | Meet the Experts description: Meet the Experts | We take great pride in providing high-quality, original hog and poultry industry content that you won't find anywhere else on the web. --- [![Newstandard_Group](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Newstandard_Group_Jan2017/images/logo.jpg "Newstandard_Group")](http://newstandard-group.com/) [![Contact Tech Support](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2294640/7312fb72-b5aa-48f3-b1aa-866d4c106ed3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2294640/7312fb72-b5aa-48f3-b1aa-866d4c106ed3) [![Contact Regional Offices](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2294640/406fce97-e397-4098-916e-8c9669f38806.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2294640/406fce97-e397-4098-916e-8c9669f38806) - [Home](https://www.newstandard-group.com/) - [About Us](http://newstandard-group.com/about-us) - [History](http://newstandard-group.com/about-us/new-standard-history) - [Our Team](http://newstandard-group.com/about-us/new-standard-team) - [U.S. Barn Builders](http://newstandard-group.com/about-us/barn-builders) - [Solutions](http://newstandard-group.com/solutions) - [Swine Solutions](http://newstandard-group.com/solutions/swine-solutions) - [Poultry Solutions](http://newstandard-group.com/solutions/poultry-solutions) - [Projects](http://newstandard-group.com/projects) - [Service Request](http://newstandard-group.com/new-standard-group-service-request) - [Contact Us](http://newstandard-group.com/contact) - [Blog](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog) ## [2022 Show Season Schedule](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/2022-show-season-schedule) ## 12.15.2021 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/2022-show-season.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/2022-show-season-schedule) The 2022 tradeshow season is upon us! We've compiled a list of all the current shows and events New Standard / Horizon will be attending. We look forward to seeing our customers and meeting some new folks this coming year. Please make sure you watch social media for updates from the shows and details on booths, and more. ## [So What's Next: Dillan Meyer](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/so-whats-next-dillan-meyer) ## 07.28.2021 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Dillan_Meyer.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/so-whats-next-dillan-meyer) The New Standard team is all about the advancement of taking care of our animals in this industry. So are quite a few of our producers we come across in this field. Over the course of our time as a company, we were always curious about what the future of farming could be. We sat down with a handful of producers to ask just that. What they enjoy currently, and what, realistically or not, would they like to see in the next 10 years for the advancement of farming.  ## [So What's Next: Chet Mogler](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/so-whats-next-chet-mogler) ## 07.23.2021 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/chet-mogler-whats-next.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/so-whats-next-chet-mogler) The New Standard team is all about the advancement of taking care of our animals in this industry. So are quite a few of our producers we come across in this field. Over the course of our time as a company, we were always curious about what the future of farming could be. We sat down with a handful of producers to ask just that. What they enjoy currently, and what, realistically or not, would they like to see in the next 10 years for the advancement of farming.  ## [So What's Next: Hunter Thomas](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/so-whats-next-hunter-thomas) ## 07.12.2021 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Hunter-Thomas.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/so-whats-next-hunter-thomas) The New Standard team is all about the advancement of taking care of our animals in this industry. So are quite a few of our producers we come across in this field. Over the course of our time as a company, we were always curious about what the future of farming could be. We sat down with a handful of producers to ask just that. What they enjoy currently, and what, realistically or not, would they like to see in the next 10 years for the advancement of farming. Below are their answers. ## [Neudorf Colony: New Multi Barn Build with ESF](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/neudorf-colony-new-multi-barn-build-with-esf) ## 01.25.2021 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Neudorf-Colony-Barn.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/neudorf-colony-new-multi-barn-build-with-esf) A completely new hog production facility upgrade has spanned the last four years on the Neudorf Colony in Crossfield, Alberta, Canada. "Kase from New Standard West has been great. From the first meeting, he heard what we were looking for and created a drawing that would meet our needs as well as creating a system that would help in achieving results," says Jerry, second hog manager at Neudorf Colony. The following case study outlines the project and what services and equipment New Standard Group provided in the barn build and construction and support and system implementation after the build.  ## [The Future of Hog Farms - Lessons from Europe](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/the-future-of-hog-farms-lessons-from-europe) ## 03.30.2020 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/future-of-hog-farm.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/the-future-of-hog-farms-lessons-from-europe) 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.  ## [Now I can Laugh About It](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/now-i-can-laugh-about-it) ## 08.30.2019 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Kevin-Profile.jpg) [Kevin Kurbis](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/kevin-kurbis) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Now_I_Can_Laugh_About_It.jpg)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/now-i-can-laugh-about-it) After over 20 years working in this industry, I thought I had seen and heard it all. However, a situation came up the other day that reminded me that, ridiculous things will always continue to happen, and they can still surprise me. It got me thinking about all the weird/stupid things that I have experienced, which propelled me to discuss them. Here are some stories of what I have seen. Although, at the time, none of this seemed funny, I can laugh about it now. Hopefully you find some humor in these as well. If you are reading this, and happen to realize that the story is about you, please don’t be offended. We’re all guilty at some point. ## [ESF in Europe a History with Mikael Kirk](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/esf-in-europe-a-history-with-mikael-kirk) ## 07.05.2019 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20California%20Prop%2012.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/esf-in-europe-a-history-with-mikael-kirk)   In recent discussions, we have been fairly nostalgic. Spending time thinking about where we came from can be helpful in figuring out where we are going. Also, as we have many relationships and conversations with our European neighbors, we are reminded that at least here in the US, we are behind in some of the latest in terms of animal well-being. This is not to say everyone is behind, but as a whole, compared with Scandinavia and Europe we have areas we can still improve and grow in to.    We recently were able to talk with our good friend [Mikael Kirk of AgriSys based in Denmark](https://www.agrisys.dk/). Mikael founded ArgiSys in 2009 and has experience with transitioning many barns to ESF as well as new projects all over the world.    ## [Meet The Experts - Ben Cochran](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/meet-the-experts-ben-cochran) ## 05.13.2018 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Meet%20the%20Experts%20-%20Ben%20Cochran%20-%20FB.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/meet-the-experts-ben-cochran) When you work with New Standard, you are working with experts in barn design and management with a heart for service. Over the past few months we have been featuring each of our team members so that you can [get to know the experts behind New Standard](http://www.newstandard-group.com/about-us/new-standard-team). Keep reading to learn more about Ben Cochran! ## [Meet The Experts - Dwayne Morrow](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/meet-the-experts-dwayne-morrow) ## 04.20.2018 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Meet%20the%20Experts%20-%20Dwayne%20Morrow%20-%20FB.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/meet-the-experts-dwayne-morrow) Over the last few months we've featured our team members so you can [get to know the experts behind New Standard](http://www.newstandard-group.com/about-us/new-standard-team). Keep reading to learn more about Dwayne Morrow! 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