INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Indiana pork producers will be represented by one of the state’s leading swine industry voices later this month as Brian Martin, co-owner of Martin Family Farms, joins the Livestock Leadership Exchange panel during the Indiana Livestock Summit on June 23 in Indianapolis.
The summit will bring together leaders from Indiana’s pork, beef, dairy, and poultry industries for a discussion focused on the future of animal agriculture, including opportunities, challenges, innovation, sustainability, and the partnerships that help strengthen livestock production across the state. For pork producers, Martin’s participation brings the perspective of a fifth-generation family farmer who has helped guide one of Indiana’s most recognized pork production operations. Martin Family Farms has been involved in agriculture for more than a century and today raises pigs while maintaining a strong focus on animal care, environmental stewardship, employee development, and long-term sustainability.
Throughout his career, Martin has emphasized the importance of relationships within agriculture. Whether working alongside employees, contract growers, business partners, veterinarians, nutritionists, or neighboring communities, he believes the success of modern pork production depends on collaboration and trust built over generations. Martin credits the strength of the family farm model to the long-term relationships developed through years of working together toward common goals. That philosophy has helped Martin Family Farms continue to grow while remaining committed to the values that have guided the operation for generations.
As the pork industry faces evolving consumer expectations, workforce challenges, regulatory changes, and advancements in animal health and production technology, producers increasingly rely on experienced industry leaders to help navigate the future. Martin has become one of those respected voices, sharing insights on business growth, leadership development, succession planning, and the continued advancement of pig farming.
The Indiana Livestock Summit will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear directly from leaders representing several sectors of animal agriculture while exploring ways to strengthen Indiana’s livestock industry and support the next generation of producers.
For pork producers attending the event, Martin’s participation offers a chance to hear firsthand from a producer who has successfully balanced growth, innovation, and family farm values while helping shape the future of pork production in Indiana.
The Indiana Livestock Summit is scheduled for June 23, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.