Iowa Select Farms
Kent Pliner is an experienced professional in the agricultural and transportation industries, currently serving as the Environmental Services Manager at Iowa Select Farms since October 2012. Prior to this role, Kent Pliner worked as an Account Manager at Nussbaum Transportation Services from February 2009 to April 2011, and owned PFC Farms, Inc. from October 1991 to December 2007. Kent Pliner holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Precision Agriculture from Ellsworth Community College, earned between 2011 and 2013.
Iowa Select Farms
Iowa Select Farms is an Iowa-based pork production company founded in 1992 by Jeff Hansen, a third-generation family farmer and pork producer. With our headquarters in Iowa Falls, Iowa, we are known for our dedication to producing high quality pork, which has allowed us to grow into the largest Iowa-based pork producer. The secret to Iowa Select’s success has been a combination of excellent and dedicated employees - over 900 people in 43 Iowa counties - protecting the environment and being good neighbors in the communities where our employees work and live. Many factors have contributed to our success and growth; however the most significant advantage is our people. We have a staff made up of hard working, high quality people who work on our farms, in our offices and drive our trucks. Our philosophy encourages advancement from within the company and many of our managers and supervisors have achieved success this way. We reward our employees with excellent pay and benefits, recognition and opportunities for advancement. We lead the industry by employing the latest in production technologies and techniques. Our prime genetic stock provides our customers with the lean, high quality pork that today’s consumer expects. We are committed to meet or exceed all requirements in our efforts to protect the environment and ensure proper care and well being of our swine.