Kara Spinar: Pig Farm Management | Ep. 122

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Kara Spinar from JBS USA shares her journey and insights into swine health management. Kara discusses her background in agriculture, the challenges and rewards of managing a large multiplication farm, and her approach to employee development. Don’t miss this chance to hear her story and learn from her experiences—tune in now!

"We developed an assistant management learning plan to prepare employees for future roles proactively."

Meet the guest: Kara Spinar received her bachelor's degree in agricultural business with an emphasis on animal science from the University of Central Missouri in 2015. Starting her career at Cargill, she gained extensive experience in commercial pig production. Currently a multiplication farm manager with JBS, Kara focuses on effective farm management and employee development.

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Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (00:30) Kara's background
• (05:35) Managing a multiplication farm
• (06:41) Work and family life
• (08:33) Employee development strategies
• (14:40) Core values in leadership
• (15:04) Closing thoughts

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