People want to know where their food comes from. And we think they should be able to find out. That’s why we’re happy to introduce you to some of our family farmers. They take pride in raising chickens to share with you and your family.
Dan Heller has farmed his entire life, working alongside both his father and his grandfather. This eighth-generation farmer raises horses and chickens and grows hay and corn on his 80-acre farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Heller and his family are proud to provide value to consumers through their farming enterprise. 'We desire to grow goodness on our farm and in our community,' he says.
David has farmed his entire life, spending his summers helping his late grandfather in his poultry houses. Without hesitation, David says that his most treasured memories include working alongside his grandad. David takes great pride in his work as a farmer, paying special attention to the animals in his care and working hard to maintain both the poultry houses and the grounds. 'It is satisfying to see the baby birds come in on the first day and watch them leave as grown chickens,' says David. 'I am proud to know that I have had a hand in raising a healthy product for consumers.'
Bernie doesn't consider farming a job but a passion. It's in his blood. Working with his father while growing up and then farming with him after college offered Bernie experiences that most sons are not fortunate to have. Together they built a farm where they both enjoy solving the challenges of the crop and poultry business, and Bernie wouldn't trade it for anything.
Jamie lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, and is part of a legacy of farmers that spans four generations. His farm has been in his family since the 1950s. Jamie built new houses and is amazed by how one place can constantly give rise to new memories. He enjoys watching his daughter learn to ride, raise and train horses and inviting his son to work alongside him. He works across a total of 228 acres and grows corn and soybeans while also raising horses.
The Free family got their first taste of poultry farming by assisting other farmers. When the opportunity came to own their own farm and raise chickens, they jumped at the chance. Today, they raise cattle and poultry on their 20-acre farm in McLean County, Kentucky. The family truly cares about the animals on their farm as well as consumers who will purchase the premium proteins they produce. They are also grateful that poultry farming has allowed them to work full-time on the farm and do what they love.
Georgie is a mom and farmer who lives in Kent County, Delaware. Poultry farming keeps Georgie close to home and allows her to spend more time with her kids. Case in point: When her family was younger, Georgie volunteered as a homeroom mom and field trip chaperone. Akin to her role as mother, Georgie dedicates a tremendous amount of time and effort to make sure her birds have everything they need.
Brandon is an enterprising farmer in Daviess County, Kentucky, who cares about the quality of life of the chickens in his care. He's proud to produce a quality product for a quality company, and his family has been in farming for over two centuries. His farm is 1,000 acres, and he's glad to share his great life with his family.
Carl and Wanda have been farming for 30 years and are the first in their family to do so. It's a lifestyle that brings the community together, which was more evident than ever when a snowstorm damaged the roofs of their chicken houses in 1995. Neighbors and complete strangers rushed to help the couple repair the structures. Although it happened decades ago, they still remember it as a sweet and humbling experience. Carl and Wanda live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Carl and Wanda have been farming for 30 years and are the first in their family to do so. It's a lifestyle that brings the community together, which was more evident than ever when a snowstorm damaged the roofs of their chicken houses in 1995. Neighbors and complete strangers rushed to help the couple repair the structures. Although it happened decades ago, they still remember it as a sweet and humbling experience. Carl and Wanda live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.