NACAA 2008Animal Science

Pre-AM/PIC Seminar and Tour

By

Troy Downing

Extension Dairy Specialist

Oregon State University

July 10-12, 2008

Smithfield Foods

• 2007 $12 billion sales

• #1 hog producer in the world

• Largest pork processor in the world

• Tar Heel plant (5 days a week- 2 shifts)

• Can processes 32,500 a day

• Over 5000 employees

NACAA 2008Animal Science

Pre-AM/PIC Seminar and Tour

Photos Taken By

Shelby FilleyExtension Regional Livestock &

Forage Specialist

Oregon State University