Ian & Haley MacDonald

About Me: My name is Ian MacDonald grew up in Hamlet Illinois (10 miles north of Aledo), where both my mom and dads sides have farmed for multiple generations. I grew up on a hog, corn, and soybean farm which I have been heavily involved in since a young age. I attended Iowa State University, where in December of 2013, I received my degree in Agronomy. I then moved home and started working for Gold Star FS, got married, and put up my first hog barn in 2016. 

Our Farm: My farm mainly focuses on pigs, corn, and soybeans.

My Work: Farmer, Agronomist, Husband

My Hobbies: Skiing/Snowboarding, hiking, crossfit, home updates/projects  

Ask Me About: biotechnology/GMOs; animal nutrition and welfare; food safety, family farms vs. corporate farms; local and organic foods; animal agriculture; food prices; sustainability and conservation