Family relationships can be tough. When those relationships are both personal and business, the chances for trouble are just that much higher.

So noted Tim and Erin Bren­neman, who along with Tim’s parents and sisters, run Brenneman Pork in Washington County. The farrow-to-finish operation, started in the 1980s by Rob and Char Brenneman, now produces roughly 35,000 head a year.

Erin Brenneman shared her experiences navigating life ...