SWINETIME — EPISODE #45

Episode #45: Money with Damon

In this episode of SwineTime, host, Dr. Spencer Wayne, sits down with Damon Vander Maten, Director of FarmBooks for Pipestone Business. Dr. Wayne and Damon talk about the accounting demands on producers and define what it means to be financially sustainable. He explains how the FarmBooks program came to be and what value it provides an operation.

Dr. Wayne calls on Damon to share his thoughts on what should be monitored more closely this year, key items to review, and new ideas to improve reporting. Your financials should be a tool used in decision-making, tune in to learn more.

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Damon Vander Maten

Damon Vander Maten, originally from Southwest Minnesota, grew up on a family farm raising feeder cattle, pigs, and row crops. He graduated from Dordt College in 2016 with a B.S. in finance and a minor in economics, then joined Pipestone, where he currently serves as Director of FarmBooks. Damon and his wife, Kiley, are proud parents to their children, Jones and Auden. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, working on the farm, and deer hunting.

About SwineTime

PIPESTONE's mission is "Helping Farmers Today Create the Farms of Tomorrow." The SwineTime podcast was created for pig farmers and individual pork producers around the country. Hosted by Dr. Wayne, the podcast contains pork industry news, advancements in animal care, and how to enhance your productivity. Podcasts are available on Pipestone.com and your favorite streaming platform.

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