Breeder Central
Briefly introduce yourself:
Hofschulte Genetics originally started from our father Phillip’s passion for breeding and showing hogs during his FFA years in high school. He was raised on a dairy farm and instilled the work ethic he became accustomed with into all three of us. Through his years of teaching Ag in Oklahoma it was natural for us to engage in showing and raising hogs at a very young age. We have steadily built our herd and farm over the years as a family. We have made some great accomplishments through time, and have made memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. We are located in Miami, Oklahoma, farrow 50 sows and have 10 boars we collect. Our father retired from teaching three years ago. Chris and Natalie assist him full time with our show pig and feeder cattle operation. We all love being involved in a business that allows us to help others experience what we were able to experience in our past, and to be able to contribute to an industry that is very dear to us.
Location: Miami, OK
One word that best describes how you work: Vigorously
Current Mobile Device: IPhone 6s plus – don’t buy it, it’s awkward sized
Current Computer: Dell
Current Camera: Cannon Rebel
First, tell us what you feel separates your business from other operations in the show pig business?
We try not to chase trends and there are four of us that you can call at any time for assistance
What websites, apps or tools can’t you live without? Why?
Beef market central – to keep up with the markets, showpig.com – to sell pigs , scraper – to clean pens
How do you keep your to-do list?
On the nearest piece of material that we are able to write on. Such as feed sacks, walls, semen boxes, paper, dust on the dash
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget can’t you live without and why?
The tan camera lens because it makes the photos a grade
What do you listen to while you work?
Red dirt, classic rock, NPR radio, 99.7
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else? What’s your secret?
I really think that everyday things around show pig operations are probably pretty comparable. Health is most important to us. I think the secret is just to bounce up in the morning, hit it as hard as you can, and don’t let anything get you down.
What are you currently reading?
Wendy’s menu
How do you recharge?
A good night’s rest
What is your favorite and least-favorite chore?
Least favorite chore is cleaning the farrowing house without a doubt. Favorite chore – breeding a sow or gilt that doesn’t lose a drop
How long does it take you to picture, sort and write a description for ONLY one pig in an online sale?
Probably around an hour I’d say
Describe your ideal customer.
Ideal customer – A customer that will listen to us, one who is diligent in labor, and someone with a killer attitude
Fill in the blank: I’d love to see _________ answer these same questions.
Jerry McLemore
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Throttle back chief, you’re doin’ alright – and you’ll get out what you put in.