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Murphy-Brown LLC, a premier pork producer with over 5,000 employees, is committed to excellence in animal care, employee welfare, and environmental stewardship. With an annual payroll of $245.8 million and 845,000 sows in production, we prioritize responsible animal production through group sow housing and stringent antibiotic use standards. Our commitment extends to our employees, promoting a safe workplace and leadership development. We actively engage in community wellness initiatives, supporting local health programs and youth organizations. Our vision ensures sustainability and quality in every aspect of our operations.
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Breaking from the Pack Don Butler Vice President-Government Relations & Public Affairs Murphy-Brown LLC
World’s leading producer of pork • Over 5,000 employees • Annual payroll $245.8 M • 845,000 sows in production in US • 16.2 million market hogs produced (FY13) • Partner with over 2,000 independent farmers • Located in 12 states across the U.S.
Responsible Animal Production • Conversion of individual gestation stalls to group sow housing by 2017 • Responsible antibiotics usage to treat, prevent, and control disease • Utilizing a comprehensive animal care audit program • Consulting with world’s leading experts on animal handling • Remaining 100% Pork Quality Assurance Plus compliant at both company-owned and contract farms • Maintain 100% Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) compliant • Keeping our animals safe, comfortable, and healthy
Responsible Employer • Protecting employees health and safety and creating a fair and ethical workplace environment • “Excellence” program develops leadership skills • Promote employee health and wellness • Promote from within • Employee engagement surveys to evaluate communication, recognition, employee relationships, and leadership • Employee diversity cultivates workforce that provides a variety of perspective and experience
Protecting our Environment • Goal is to be 100% compliance, 100% of the time • No NOVs in 2012 • Monitor water use at each facility • Track energy use at all our facilities • Researching manure to energy projects • Partner with wind-power companies • Exploring renewable energy opportunities
Food Safety & Quality • Strict antibiotics usage policy • Traceability of our animals • Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) • Healthy animals make safe food
Helping Communities • Community health and wellness initiatives • American Red Cross “Ready When the Time Comes” • American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” • American Heart Association “Hoops for Hearts” • “Stop Hunger Now” meal packing program • “Backpack for Buddies” school lunch program • FFA and 4-H Organizations • Community clean up initiatives • Sponsor local fire and EMS organizations