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Keith Schoettmer named National Pork Board's first America's Pig Farmer of the Year for excellence in raising pigs using "We Care" ethical principles and consumer engagement.

Schoettmer Prime Pork Farm grew from 400 sows producing 8,000 pigs annually in 1987 to 1,050 sows producing 23,000 pigs annually, with expansion from one to eight full-time employees.

Keith served as Indiana Pork President in 2001, helped form the Indiana Pork Advocacy Coalition (INPAC), received a Meritorious Service Award from Indiana Pork in 2005, and chaired the Midwest Pork Conference from inception until 2013.

Schoettmer Prime Pork Farm voted 2015 Business of the Year by Tipton County Chamber of Commerce; Keith active in church and volunteers on Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona.

Indiana House of Representatives congratulates Keith Schoettmer on his award and encourages continuation of his work; House Clerk to transmit resolution copy to him and his family.