The rule prevents farmers from doing business with others, for example, investor friends from town. Ironically, however, it has not limited wealthy individuals, such as media mogul Ted Turner, from purchasing land in the western part of the state. The James Valley Pig Co-op is exempt from Amendment E, because all members are farmers. U.S. District Judge Charles Kornmann of Aberdeen is expected to hear a challenge to the matter, probably this summer. Some Amendment E legal expansions are being contemplated behind the scenes.
Companies producing feed and genetics are the most active.
The bottom line is you still have to produce hogs at a profit. That means operating efficiently and economically.