Tyler Main

Main

Tyler has an independent Wean to Finish swine operation with shares in a sow coop. Also, he operates a row crop farm corn and soybeans.

 

"My grandfather, father and uncle have all been pork producers. I grew up on our family's grain and livestock farm. My dad and uncle had a 750-sow farrow to finish operation until 2011 when they made the decision to sell the sows and invest in a sow cooperative. My dad has served on the county level and helps with the fair each year. My uncle continues to serve on the county level as a board member and is a past member of the state pork board."

  • Knox County Farm Bureau Young Leaders committee chairman
  • Knox County Farm Bureau board member
  • Knox County Corn Growers board member
  • Knox County Pork Producer board member Served 5 years on the
  • Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District board as a director
  • Safety Officer on the Altona Fire Department
  • Member at The Grove Community Church in Altona

Tyler and his wife have one son, Mitchell.