Meet a member of the ABA Board of Directors, Chuck Real. Mr. Real lives in Texas with his family.

Share a little about your farm operation:

110 Sow Purebred operation, Farrow to Finish,  consisting of Berkshires, Yorkshires, Durocs, and Hampshires, with a few crossbred sows and boars.  Farrow year round.  Operate 20 head boar stud.  Sell show pigs, breeding stock and niche marketing.  75 cow commercial cow-calf herd.  Farm 750 acres – corn, grain sorghum, wheat, and oats.

Advice to those starting out in the industry:

  First of all, have a passion and strong work ethic.  Operate with integrity and seek out advice from trusted and respected mentors.

What is your favorite show/event?

Our Guadalupe County Youth Livestock Show on a local level.  San Antonio Livestock Show on a state level.  Southwest Conference at Belton on national level.

Fun Fact:

I love to hunt and bowl.