Producer plans store to advocate for agriculture

Tim Kenyon
Oct 3, 2026
Oct 3, 2026

Luke, Owen and Adam Yoder — Aaron and Tiffany Yoder are raising their three sons, Luke, Owen and Adam, on their pig farm in Johnson County, Iowa.
Photo courtesy of Chad Yoder

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LONE TREE, Iowa — Chad Yoder has steered his family pork operation for lasting sustainability in southeast Johnson County.

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