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.
In Bertie County, North Carolina, Greg raises close to 150,000 birds on 20 acres. This is a family business for him, and he loves being able to be home on the farm and do this with family. He does the best he can and keeps the chickens as comfortable as possible.
Pennsylvania-based Groff Farms is a fairly new member of the Perdue Farms network, having partnered in 2015. The owner, raised on a laying hen farm, welcomed the opportunity to jump back into the poultry business. He enjoys working alongside his son and granddaughters on his 76-acre farm. 'We treat our animals with respect and give them the best environment we can,' he says.
Mike takes the utmost care of each and every flock, providing a neat and comfortable environment for his chickens. If you visit his farm in Mclean County, Kentucky, you'll see a well-maintained operation with the most up-to-date technology and the latest improvements. He's been farming since 2001 and farming for Perdue since 2006. As a third-generation farmer, he is proud to continue the craft.
Fifteen years can go by in a hurry, especially when you're in a family business that's been running for over 50 years. Jason and Dustin are third-generation farmers who raise chickens across 2,800 acres in Ohio County, Kentucky. The apples don't fall far from the tree, as their parents farmed before them.
Brad and Shannon live in Daviess County, Kentucky, on a 48-acre farm. They have been farming for 16 years and are third-generation farmers. They are proud of their chickens because of how well the chickens are cared for on their farm.
Doug and Joyce live in Gates County, North Carolina. They operate three chicken houses with a total of 72,300 birds on 35 acres. They've been farming for 50 years and make up the fifth generation of farmers in their family. Their farm has actually been passed down from generation to generation for 300 years. The couple finds that the most moving part of the job is the continued growth, from their crops and chickens to their children and grandchildren.
Hen and Chick Farm comprises 34 acres of land in McLean County, Kentucky. There, its owner, a second-generation farmer, raises chickens and grows corn and soybeans. Watching her children grow up and help out on the farm have been among her most treasured memories. 'This ' farm helps a family of five enjoy a quality life,' she says. 'We take pride in doing our best to raise a high-quality food product.'
Jacob has been farming ever since he was old enough to help out on the family farm. His fourth-generation farm, located in McLean County, Kentucky, has been in his care for five years. He loves being able to spend time with his family and watch over the chickens in his care. He takes pride in producing quality chickens.
The owner of Hickory Hollow added poultry to his farming operation as a complement to the work he and his family were already doing: namely raising cattle and growing corn and hay. This farmer enjoys working alongside his children on his 120-acre farm in Todd County, Kentucky. He's happy to partner with Perdue, as the company shares his focus on family.