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MARTIN FAMILY FARMS
Meet the Leadership Team
CRAIG MARTIN, Fourth-Generation Founder
As a member of the fourth generation and caretaker of Martin Family Farms, I have enjoyed watching our farm and team members transition from raising pigs outdoors to providing environmentally controlled conditions for our livestock. Not only has this improved productivity, but it has made the process safer and more comfortable for both the animals and our team members.
I take great pride in knowing that the end consumer is receiving a product that is safe, healthy and most importantly, they can feel good about the team that produced it. Every day, we remain committed to caring for the planet, our pigs, and our people.
It has been rewarding to see the fifth generation develop a strong work ethic, honesty, and a deep sense of community—values instilled by William Martin, the first generation, and carried forward through each family. Martin Family Farms is in good hands and from our family to yours, Thanks!
BRIAN MARTIN, Co-Owner
What inspired you to carry on the Martin family legacy?
Having received the great gift of being raised on a farming operation outside the back door, our entire life revolved around business and family. The inspiration to continue was inherent in a love of the lifestyle, even though the 1980 version is nothing like the 2025 version.
What’s the most rewarding part of running a multi-generational family farm?
The numerous, diverse, long-term relationships nurtured through the years continue to see all sides prosper. This extends to our family of team members, vendors, contract partners, neighbors, and many communities we touch.
What’s your favorite childhood memory of the farm?
There were opportunities to be trained in a wide range of skills from a young age. Payroll began around age 10 at $1 per hour. We were taught to drive tractors, weld, turn bolts, change tires, feed, water, inseminate sows, make feed, plow, mow, thaw out frozen drinkers, mix concrete, remove mice, pick up rocks, be frugal…..and numerous other skills sharpened in the years since.
DAVID MARTIN, Co-Owner
What inspired you to carry on the Martin family legacy?
I take great pride in the deep agricultural legacy of Martin Family Farms. I’m inspired to continue this craft and preserve it for future generations.
What’s the most rewarding part of running a multi-generational family farm?
Knowing that we play a vital role in a world-class food system—dedicated to efficiency, sustainability, and providing healthy products to consumers.
What’s your favorite childhood memory of the farm?
Reflecting on the past 40 years, I appreciate the incredible advancements made by the swine industry and the continuous improvements we’ve made at Martin Family Farms.
MELISSA BRADFORD, Operations Coordinator
What is your role on Martin Family Farms
I am the operations coordinator.
How do you ensure everything on the farm runs smoothly day-to-day?
I work closely with the Sow and Nursery Operation Managers to support and help in any way that is needed. We conduct audits and trainings to prepare our team for success.
What motivates you most about keeping operations on track?
Always striving for improvement and continuing to get more efficient and build a culture that supports each other
What is your favorite part of working at Martin Family Farms
I love all my teammates and how we all want others to succeed and are always looking to improve ourselves both professionally and personally.
MITCH CAMP, Nursery Manager
What is your role on Martin Family Farms
I manage the nursery system. We have 57,000 spaces on four sites
I help oversee maintenance and remodel projects at all sites
I help out with trucking and transportation issues
How do you ensure everything on the farm runs smoothly day-to-day?
The biggest effect on our pigs is our people. Keeping the people engaged and thinking like caretakers is one of the biggest steps.
Good herd health is another step. Monitoring the health of the pigs we receive and getting them started right.
How do you stay ahead of new techniques and technologies in finishing management?
Industry and vendor events. Interacting with our veterinarians, web searches.
What’s your favorite part of overseeing the finishing process?
Seeing healthy animals go out the door. Working in multiple farms, with a variety of challenges.
How do you work with the rest of the team to maintain the health and quality of the pigs?
Constant communication with the sow farm and the finishing units on any changes. Monthly visits with the vet on site.
Constant reminders about biosecurity. Having a good maintenance program to keep quality food, water and air delivery systems in operation.
AZAEL ROMERO, Sow Operations Manager
What is your role on Martin Family Farms
Sow Operations Manager. I oversee all the production of the sow farms.
What’s the most rewarding part of working with sows?
I am an animal lover. I enjoy seeing baby piglets born and watching them grow.
How do you ensure the health and well-being of the animals you care for?
Strick biosecurity: Monitor all people and things that come into the farms. Enforce animal welfare at all times.
How do you build a strong, effective team in sow management?
Lead by example, team building, build trust, self and team accountability, empathy.
HALEY SCHNEPP, Controller
What is your role on Martin Family Farms
At Martin Family Farms, I oversee the business’s day-to-day financial operations as the Financial Controller.
What do you find most fulfilling about working behind the scenes at the farm?
My role at Martin Family Farms has allowed me to develop a broader knowledge base on the swine industry and the company. From production knowledge to the financial knowledge, these are skills that I will be able to carry on for a lifetime and be able to pass along to my kids as they grow up.
What brought you to Martin family farms?
During my time with the Animal Science program at Purdue, I developed a passion for working with pigs after taking a class that we all called “Pet A Cow”. As someone that had no livestock background growing up and still wanting to stay in my home state of Indiana, I wanted to find a family-oriented business that allowed me to fit in and give me opportunities to grow in many difference aspects. I was able to find a home within Martin Family Farms and grow from a Manager in Training to the role that I am in today.
JERRY NORWELL, Environmental Maintenance
What do you do at Martin Family Farms?
Environmental – I coordinate the removal and levels of manure and compost.
Maintenance – I coordinate and manage repairs and projects that are assigned to my team.
How do you ensure that the farm operates sustainably?
Environmentally
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- manage manure levels to prevent overflow
- removal of compost to create space to ensure proper composting
Maintenance
- repairs assigned are completed on a timely manner
- equipment is operational and ready for use
- make sure facilities are safe and secure for employees and pigs
How do you approach balancing environmental care with farm productivity?
I implement sustainable environmental practices like monitoring lagoon levels, pit levels, compost management at each farm. All while focusing on maintenance through careful planning and coordinating repairs to maintain both environmental, maintenance integrity to ensure farm productivity.
Why do you love pig farming?
I love pig farming because for me to see all that a pig does for the world. Providing food, medical care, and fertilizer for the crops. This is a very rewarding feeling to me knowing all they do for us and makes me proud to be part of Martin Family Farms.