Photos from AgCreate Solutions, Inc's post Congratulations to the TOP 5 Pork Avenue Learners of the month! We are inspired by their commitment to continuous learning and their profession in the pig industry. Read more and be inspired by our top learners today!Please join us in congratulating our Top 5 Pork Avenue Learners for the month of March! We are inspired by their commitment to continuous learning and their profession in the pig industry. Read more and be inspired by our top learners today!
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#1 Learner of the Month, Daniel Worsham from Tyson Foods, Inc
Daniel Worsham has worked in the pork industry for 8 and a half years and started with The Pork Group back in 2010 as a caretaker. “After a few short months, I knew my goal was to manage a sow farm,” says Worsham.
“Today I manage a genetic nucleus for The Pork Group, and I couldn’t be happier.”
Worsham says that he truly enjoys working with pigs. “I like the different personalities they have. Pigs are very smart, and it is interesting and sometimes comical to watch their actions.”
Worsham believes in the power of training. “Our pigs rely on us for all of their basic needs. We have to know exactly what each pig needs every day. It is very important that every person gets proper training so that they can care and observe for each pig on the farm. As caretakers we are the pigs’ direct source to food, water, air quality, and any medical attention that they may need.”
Worsham feels that Pork Avenue has been effective training for him and his team. “I like that Pork Avenue’s training is realistic. The videos and pictures that are included in the courses are the same things we are doing in the barns. The videos/images and interactive courses help people learn more effectively than what a lecture format would.”
Big congratulations to Daniel Worsham for being a TOP 5 PORK AVENUE LEARNER!
#2 Learner of the Month, Austin Billings from Tyson Foods, Inc
Austin Billings has been around show hogs since high school and started working for a contract producer in 2017. After a year and a half, he decided to take a new path and attend welding school, but he missed working with pigs and started working on a genetic sow farm for Tyson. “I like being able to raise piglets to be a healthy sow. I also like to work in an industry that feeds the world,” says Billings.
Billings believes that training is important, so people have an idea how to do a job before they actually do the job. He has observed that training helps keep people safe and the animal well cared for.
What did Billings like about Pork Avenue? “I like how the courses went into depth and explained the processes very well. I also like that the little tips and tricks are mentioned. I have learned a lot of small tricks that will help me in the barn.”
Big congratulations to Austin Billings for being a TOP 5 PORK AVENUE LEARNER!
#3 Learner of the Month, Karin Petorius from Keeseker Farms
According to coworkers, Karin Petorius is a fun, lovable person; and she loves to learn! Miller has worked in the pork industry for 8 years.
“I love the babies in the farrowing department,” she emphasizes. “I love taking care of babies and loving on the babies.”
Petorius believes in the impact that good training can have. “It is important to train people so they know how to respect, love and correctly look after the animal.”
Why does she like Pork Avenue? “I love to learn and there is so much to learn!”
Big congratulations to Karin Petorius for being a TOP 5 PORK AVENUE LEARNER!
#4 Learner of the Month, Ana Belen De Jesus Gonzalez from JBS
Ana has worked in the pork industry for 3 years and has observed that pigs are noble, intelligent, and easy to handle animals.
Training is something Ana wants everyone on farm to do not just for the pigs but for human safety too.
“Training facilitates the handling of animals, helps avoid over stress, and helps us to take precautions to avoid accidents within our work area,” she explains.
“The lessons on Pork Avenue are easy to understand and they generate knowledge. This helps me be more efficient at my work."
Big congratulations to Ana Belen De Jesus Gonzalez for being a TOP 5 PORK AVENUE LEARNER!
#5 Learner of the Month, Humberto Rivero from JBS
For the past 10 months, Humberto Rivero has been working in the pork industry. “I have always liked to work with any type of industry dedicated to the production of food."
"I like being able to contribute my work to help us have a large amount of pigs at weaning,” he says.
Rivero believes in the importance of training. “To improve production, any industry requires constant training that results in greater productivity as the management and production protocols are always being improved, and also due to the fact that the routine of work may cause the employee to stop performing work according to the established rules.”
Rivero’s favorite part about learning new things is that it allows him to be more efficient and improve his performance and productivity.
Rivero says that Pork Avenue’s content helps him learn more about pigs and pork and this helps him be more efficient in the work he does.
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