(Ahlers – right – photo courtesy IPPA)
AHLERS HONORED BY IPPA
A Remsen-are pork producer, Jeremy Ahlers, was honored as a 2024 Master Pork Producer. The award recognizes dedicated individuals who support pork producers.
Ahlers started as a young boy, helping with the family farms from sows to weaning and finishing. He worked with his father and uncles on the farm. Jeremy is now sole owner and manager of his sites,
Jeremy’s hope is that his sons, Kaleb and Davis, will continue on the farm as he did. He and his wife Jamie actively support the Plymout County Pork Producers at the fair each year.
There were four Honorary Master Pork Producers honored, including Mike Ver Steeg of Inwood, who received the Iowa Environmental Steward Award, and Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig.
Besides Ahlers, the 83rd class of Master Pork Producers include Kevin and Devin Lux of Cherokee, and Brad Meyer of Rock Rapids.
A video profile of Ahlers, the Luxes, and Meyer can be found at the Iowa Pork Producers Association YouTube page. Master Pork Producers are nominated for the award by their peers and neighbors. The award was presented by the Iowa Pork Producers Association.
