Family Farmers

KCE Farms

Kyle Mackes

Farming since 2016

Kyle lives in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and operates two houses on his 103-acre farm. A first-time farmer, Kyle bought his plot of land in 2005. It wasn't an easy road to get to where he is today. He invested a lot of time and money in addition to making sacrifices to do what he does. But turning his dream into a reality was worth it. He also grows alfalfa, corn, beans and grass hay on his farm.

Ken-Di Farms

Ken Haller

Farming since 2010

For 40 years, Ken has lived the country dream on his farm, which has been in his family for nearly half a century. He loved growing up surrounded by crops and animals, and he counts himself lucky to have raised his kids the same way. Now he gets to see his grandchildren enjoy the farmer's paradise. Ken lives in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, and owns two farms. One features five houses while the other features two houses. He also grows hay and grass.

Ken-Di Farms

Ken Haller

Farming since 2010

For 40 years Ken has lived the country dream on his farm, which has been in his family for nearly half a century. He loved growing up surrounded by crops and animals, and he counts himself lucky to have raised his kids the same way. Now he gets to see his grandchildren enjoy the farmer's paradise. Ken lives in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, and owns two farms. One features five houses while the other features two houses. He also grows hay and grass.

Kervin Weaver Farm

Kervin Weaver

Farming since 2010

Kervin lives in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and operates three chicken houses. He raises his bird organically. It may take extra work, but he believes that chickens should be able to do all the chicken things they want to do. Kervin also grows organic corn, wheat and hay.

R U Kiddin' Me

Bill and Connie Robinson

Farming since 2014

Bill and Connie take immense pride in their farm and often get attached to the chickens that they raise. It's a wonderful and rewarding life knowing the amount of people they contribute to feeding. They've been farming since 2005 and are the first generation in their families to do so. While running a poultry operation isn't a simple stroll in the park, they often remind one another, 'Remember, miracles happen when you work together.' There are plenty of light-hearted moments too. Bill and Connie recall watching their mom round up the chickens at the end of the day by clucking and clapping her hands.

KMA Poultry

Kyle Ayer

Farming since 2016

Kyle lives in McLean County, Kentucky. He was home from college one summer when a farmer approached him and asked if he wanted to lease his farm. Kyle said yes and has never looked back. Although he's only spent three years in the poultry industry, he really cut his teeth on cattle and row crop farming. He is the third generation of his family to be a farmer.

Lamar Sensenig

Lamar Sensenig

Farming since 2013

The owner of this farm lives in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and operates three houses. He grew up on a farm and always knew he wanted to grow chickens. That wish came true for this second-generation farmer when he bought his chicken houses in 2011. Now, he gets to share his passion with his children. His oldest son is taking a liking to farming and all three of his daughters have been married on the farm.

Langley

Farming since 1996

The owner of Langley originally raised hogs before transitioning to poultry farming. He saw a better future by partnering with Perdue and has enjoyed working with his contacts at the company. On his 700-acre farm, this farmer grows crops and raises chickens, and puts forth tremendous effort to provide a quality product that consumers will enjoy.

Larry Dean Martin

Larry Dean Martin

Farming since 2014

Larry lives in Berks County, Pennsylvania, where he operates four poultry houses. Larry has farmed his entire life and comes from a family that can trace its farming roots back roughly five generations or more. The previous owners of Larry's farm insisted that the new owner care for and maintain the property as a farm. Larry and his family feel privileged to have been chosen by the former owners as the farm's next caretakers.