Positively MFV July 2025
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Celebrating 20 Years of Murphy Family Ventures 🐷✨
The Murphy family was honored to be featured in the Summer issue of North Carolina Farm Life! In the article, Dell Murphy shares how Murphy Family Ventures began, the lessons he learned from his father, Wendell Murphy, and the family’s lasting impact on North Carolina’s pork industry.
As we celebrate 20 years, this story is a heartfelt reminder that our legacy isn’t just history—it’s alive and thriving today.
🌟 Wrapping up a summer well spent! 🌟
From networking at our Annual Intern Cookout at The River Lodge, to touring farms and learning the full swine production process (including how hog waste becomes renewable energy!), our 2025 interns made the most of every moment.
They closed out the season with presentations that wowed our team and left us confident in their bright futures. We’re so thankful they chose MFV for their summer experience—and we can’t wait to see where their journeys take them! 💼🐷
From Generation to Generation
This year’s State Farmers Market Largest Watermelon Contest was dedicated to the memory of longtime competitor Donald Murphy, who passed away earlier this year. Known for his passion and expertise in growing prize-winning watermelons, his legacy continues through his sons and great-grandson. Donald Murphy Jr., Production Manager at Murphy Family Farms with 29 years of service, carried on his father’s tradition by entering a 179.1-pound watermelon, earning second place. His grandson, Knox Basden, was honored with the inaugural ‘Donald Murphy Future Growers Award,’ ensuring the Murphy family’s love for growing continues for generations to come.
Birthday Celebrations
The team at Forest Oak Sow Farm surprised their manager, Kena McGhee Jones, with a sweet birthday surprise! 🎉🍰 Happy Birthday Kena!
Organizational Announcements
Congratulations to Jessica Bryant on her promotion to Sow Farm Manager at Boykin Lake! 🎉Jessica began her career with MFV in 2016 at Boykin Lake and most recently served as Assistant Manager. We’re excited to see her continue to grow and wish her great success in this new role!
Pictured with Jessica is Production Manager, Dave Majeski.
A New Benchmark for Marshall Sow Farm
Marshall Sow Farm hit an impressive milestone of 29 pigs per sow per year and celebrated the achievement with a well-deserved pizza party!
MFV Proudly Supports SEED Summer Ag Academy
🌱 Crissa Weston and Madelyn Sawyer recently spent two days job shadowing Amber Dail, Marketing Manager, and the Marketing team at Murphy Family Ventures. Over the course of their visit, they gained firsthand insight into how creative strategy, branding, photography, graphic design, and social media all work together in a fast-paced marketing environment.
Their experience was part of the SEED (Southeastern Education & Economics Development) Summer Ag Academy, hosted by James Sprunt Community College.
Crissa and Madelyn were two of eleven students from Duplin County Schools chosen for this competitive program. MFV is proud to support initiatives that inspire young leaders and open doors to meaningful career opportunities!
We’re excited to share that Worldline, part of Murphy Family Ventures, is now on Facebook & Instagram. Follow them for the latest insights and updates on innovative enterprise technologies designed to support businesses of all sizes.
Managing the Chaos
Feeling Stressed? These Simple Tips Can Help
Discover easy, effective ways to slow down, stay focused, and take care of your mental well-being—especially when life feels overwhelming. Click to read more!
For any questions, please contact Training and Development Manager Tomeka Robinson!
🎉 Huge congratulations to Hector Garcia Figueroa and Delfina Sanchez for completing the English in 1 Hour Basic Course!
This 10-week program meets twice a week for one hour and is designed to provide farm leaders in the production division a working knowledge of the technical English language, specifically farm-related terminology. The objective is to help production personnel engage in conversations for training, providing and obtaining information, expressing feelings and emotions, and exchanging opinions in English with their English-speaking employees.
Scorecard Winners
Each month our sow farms participate in healthy competition in an effort to reward the highest levels of productivity. This is measured in three areas, farrowing rate, pigs weaned, and conception rate/RTU. Each of the winning teams receives a catered meal of their choice.
North Carolina - July
Farrow Rate
1st Place: Ingold
2nd Place: Farm 26021
3rd Place: NC Wolf
PWSF
1st Place: Southern Cross
2nd Place: NC Wolf
3rd Place: Riverfront 1
Conception Rate
1st Place: Hairr 2
2nd Place: Riverfront 1
3rd Place: NC Pack
Missouri - July
Farrow Rate
1st Place: Forest Oak
2nd Place: Sawgrass
3rd Place: Bluestem
PWSF
1st Place: Ozark East
2nd Place: Ozark East
3rd Place: Arrowhead
Conception Rate
1st Place: Bluestem
2nd Place: Quailridge
3rd Place: Dover
Congratulations to the Taylor's Bridge Sow Farm team as they celebrate 10 years of safety with a dinner at Mad Boar Restaurant & Pub!
Happy anniversary to all of our employees celebrating in August! 🎉
🌟 One Year 🌟
Alex Bergevin – Albemarle Boats
Ethan Bland-Hall – Mad Boar
Natalie Boone – Gate House
Amy Borchardt – Human Resources
Amber Dail – MFV Marketing
Shannon Dixon – Village Subs
Omar Esiquio Rodriguez – Turner
Kattia Hernandez Matute – Landscape Maintenance
Pahola Mendoza – Landscape Maintenance
Emelyn Ortiz Oliva – Clubhouse Food and Beverage
Gisel Rodriguez Padilla – Landscape Maintenance
Opal Stanton – Clubhouse Food and Beverage
Amber Walter – NC Wolf
🌟 Five Years 🌟
Charles Newman - Land and Nutrient Management
Caitlin Smith - Mad Boar
Reese Starnes - Land and Nutrient Management
🌟 15 YEARS 🌟
Robert Coleman - Marshall
Csilla Robinson - MFF Grow / Finish Production
🌟 25 YEARS 🌟
Jose Perez Andrade - Albemarle Boats
Victor Vazquez| 30 Years
Congratulations to Victor Vazquez from Hairr 1 on being with MFV for 30 years! Director of NC Production Greg Wulf said "Victor's positive attitude is infectious and promotes a positive and productive work environment. His dedication has set a high standard for our new career trainees at Hairr 1 to follow him. His experience has made a great difference and has inspired others to work smarter." Pictured with Victor is Production Manager Jimmy Gainey, Vice President and Director of Production Wen Murphy, President and CEO Dell Murphy, and the Hairr 1 Farm team.
Benjamin Pena | 30 Years
Congratulations to Benjamin Pena from NC Pack on 20 years with MFV! NC Pack Farm Manager Felix McCullen, "We sincerely appreciate Benjamin’s hard work and effort at the N.C Pack farm and thank Benjamin for all he does. We’re extremely lucky to have a long-time employee like Benjamin."
Pictured with Benjamin are Felix McCullen, President and CEO Dell Murphy, Vice President and Director of Support Operations Wen Murphy, the NC Pack Farm team, and Production Manager Mark Spearman.
Matt Watts | 10 Years
Congratulations to Matt Watts, who recently celebrated 10 years with MFV. Production Manager Joe Oehring said, "Matt is the Sow Farm Manager at Springview Sow Farm. He started with us in 2015. With the wealth of knowledge and experience that he possesses and his ongoing desire to further develop and pass on that knowledge to his employees, he has shown great success and is a great asset for his farm, his people, and to MFV. Help us congratulate Matt on 10 years with Murphy Family Ventures.”
Chris Lewis| 10 Years
Congratulations to Maintenance Mechanic 2 Chris Lewis on celebrating 10 years with MFV!
Maintenance Manager MO Bill Rainey shared, “Chris has been with the company for ten years; he is an integral part of the maintenance department. He is capable of fixing anything and can be counted on for anything that is needed. He is always willing to come in early and stay late, and help anyone on weekends when asked. His versatility and good nature are a valuable asset to the department and the company as a whole.”
Your Safety is a priority
July Safety Awards
Congratulations to the following departments for staying safe!
DLD Admin - 15 Years
RL Fitness Center - 12 Years
Taylor’s Bridge Sow - 10 Years
EBW Pre-Fabrication - 9 Years
NC Wolf Sow - 7 Years
NC Heavy Equipment - 2 Years
MO Waster Removal - 2 Year
Dover Sow - 1 Year
Safety Topic from Mike Brown
BEE & Wasp Saftey
How do we protect our team members from being stung by either Bees or Wasps?
The first item to check is the area where your team members will be working. Examples would be around shrubs, high grass, or buildings with overhangs. The next suggestion would be to arm your team members with a jet spray to ensure they have the tools to remove the hazard before it becomes a problem. The last item is to make sure that all vehicles and equipment that are sent out into the field or on the road have string swabs on board! As for the aftermath of a sting, please pay close attention to the attached trainer to ensure all team members can recognize the different medical issue levels that result from a sting. REMEMBER NOT EVERYONE REACTS THE SAME WAY TO A STING…BE ALERT AND MONITOR THAT PERSON!
MFV Referral Bonus Program
Get paid up to $600 for referring your friends and family to work at Murphy Family Ventures with our Referral Bonus Program!
Speak with your local HR representatives
for more information.
NC: 910-285-1005 | MO: 417-677-7337
Employee Benevolent Fund
Help your employee family by donating to the Employee Benevolent Fund! It supports employees and their families who have endured monetary hardships through unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, medical conditions, injury, or death. The fund is 100% supported by the contributions of our employees, so we need you! You can donate money or PTO once you have reached 80 hours. For more information, contact our HR Office at 910-285-1005 or mfvhr@murfam.com.
Online Medical Services: Teladoc
Teladoc is available as a benefit to our employees for online medical services. You will enjoy services for a $10 copay for non-emergency conditions. Click here for more information.
Employee Discounts
Grab your next lunch from Mad Boar Restaurant & Pub and Village Subs or visit Bill Carone Cars for all your vehicle needs. Don’t forget, all employees get a 10% discount at both restaurants, 10% off car repairs, and $500 off a new or used car.
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