Young farmer gets involved in pork industry

Benjamin Herrold
Oct 1, 2022
Oct 1, 2022

Connor Keithley started raising and showing pigs as a member of the Chillicothe FFA, and now as a full-time farmer he continues raising pigs as part of his operation. He has had success at the Missouri State Fair, including showing the reserve grand champion barrow at this year’s fair.
Photo courtesy Connor Keithley

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Connor Keithley show pigs — Connor Keithley says taking time with show pigs — “constantly walking them and building up that stamina” — is important.
Photo courtesy Connor Keithley

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