Navigating Risk, Renewal, and the Next Generation | Chris Ford

About the Guest Chris Ford works with swine operations across the Farm Credit Services of America, Frontier Farm Credit, and Ag Country Associations’ state territory and throughout the Midwest ranging in a variety of sizes. Chris is a part of the specialized Swine Team which has lending relationships with 28 of the 40 largest swine producers in the nation. Prior to becoming a Vice President of Corporate Swine Lending, Chris was a Credit Underwriter that specialized in swine operations. What can you expect to learn from this episode of Popular Pig? Why knowing your true cost of production is critical for smart financial decisions—especially when it comes to risk management. How the most successful producers use benchmarking to spot strengths and weaknesses and stay ahead. Why succession planning isn’t just about legacy—it’s about survival and choosing the right future leader. How aging facilities (and aging owners) are forcing hard choices: renovate, rebuild, or get out. Chris’s “golden nugget”