It’s easy to get caught up in the negativity surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these tough times in agriculture, fourth-generation hog producer Kevin Hugoson from Granada, Minnesota is trying to find the positives. “One blessing in our family is both our daughter and son have come back to be involved in the pig operation. That is probably one of greatest joys and privileges you can have as a farmer,” he says. “But, this COVID-19 is another beast we’ve never experienced.” Hugoson goes on to say there are a lot of tough decisions being made by pig farmers in recent months. The financial and emotional choices are the most difficult. “All of unknowns really take a toll on a person.” Hear the full story with Hugoson.
