T.L.S. Farmer Network is a program designed to offer operating efficiencies to independent swine producers working together.

Purpose: Our patrons and your cooperative are in the "food" business. To remain an active part of this industry, the independent producer must produce a product that has high value in the marketplace. That means producing nutritious, high lean, and safe meat products. Such products will warrant premiums over animals that do not meet these critical market standards.

Efficiencies in the operations of FS patrons cannot be overlooked. The independent pork producer cannot sacrifice all production efficiencies to produce this high lean animal. Sows must maintain a high level of productivity and the market animals must be efficient in their feed conversion with an acceptable growth rate. A delicate balance must be maintained in this production process.

T.L.S. Farmer Network is a comprehensive swine production system. The scope of the system encompasses lean genetics, research proven nutrition, effective health protocol, superior management advice and a strategic marketing program. Additionally, important business tools such as Business Planning Services, access to a variety of financing options and the availability of production and financial record keeping services are offered to participating producers. Independent producers who participate in the swine production system will realize the same efficiencies of scale as the larger, integrated operations. Most importantly, expanded profit potentials will result for the FS patrons who take advantage of this dynamic networking opportunity.