The Jones family have a long and proud history in the Australian pig industry — the oldest pig farming family in the country.
A pioneer in the 1930s
True pioneers to the industry, in the 1930s K.B. Jones began to transition his struggling family farm away from dairy cattle and into pigs. His decision came with heavy criticism and gave local farmers much amusement — but he followed his passion, and by 1940 he had officially become a stud breeder.
Seventy-nine years of firsts
K.B.'s passion and determination has been instilled in the current family members. Over the last seventy-nine years the family has continued to be pioneers within the industry through many routes: the care and handling of animals, the health and prevention of disease risk, and the style of accommodation offered.
All of these changes have been influenced by our constant desire to be the very best we can be for our animals and for the conservation of our farming land.
Though the faces have changed, the same passion for our animals and our industry is still very much alive. As fourth generation farmers — with the great-granddaughters of K.B. Jones managing Pilton Valley Premium Pork — our future is alive and well.
