Family Farmers

B and P Poultry

Henry Bunn and Daniel Phillips

Farming since 2018

Henry and his son-in-law Daniel live in Pitt County, North Carolina, and operate six houses. The farm has been in the family since 1989; however, this is their first year in the poultry business. These third- and fourth-generation farmers treasured seeing their first chicks enter the new poultry houses and raising healthy birds from start to finish. Henry and Daniel dedicate themselves to producing quality food and enjoy the support from Perdue's customers when they purchase the products.

S and N Enterprises LLC

Steven Brake

Farming since 1983

Nine generations make up an incredible amount of time, and that's how long Steven's family has been farming. His passion for animal welfare, in addition to his commitment to carry on this enduring legacy, guides his actions. Steven takes comfort in knowing that he's working with an ethical company that cares about the quality of its product. He lives in North Carolina, where he operates eight houses. The farm has been in his family since 1983.

Andy and Sherry's Farm

Andy and Sherry Dunlow

Farming since 2016

Andy is a third-generation farmer, and Andy and Sherry's Farm has been in the family for a half a century. It's located in Bertie County, North Carolina, and sits on 55 acres. They love seeing their hard work pay off and want to raise healthy chickens for people all over the world to enjoy.

Ashburn

Ronnie and Stephanie Ashburn

Farming since 2001

After working in the public sector, Ronnie Ashburn decided to change course and follow in his father's footsteps. On 250 acres of land in Ohio County, Kentucky, Ashburn currently raises beef cattle and chickens and grows hay. Returning to the family business allowed Ashburn to work alongside his father while providing a stable income for his family. Setting his own schedule has been another bonus. And as luck would have it, his own son has decided to join the family business and carry on the tradition.

Asie and Will Jones

Susie Holley

Farming since 1985

Susie worked at a processing plant and eventually decided she wanted to raise chickens of her own. She's a second-generation farmer who began in 1965, and the farm has been in her family since 1944. Susie loves sharing the country life with her sons. At a young age, one of them opened the door of the poultry house for the first time and a chicken jumped right into his arms. Another memorable moment for her includes being invited to the Governor's family and agriculture commission.

Atkins Family Farm

Dustin Atkins

Farming since 2012

Dustin lives in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, and operates three houses. He's the first in his family to farm and has been at it since 2012. Embracing an agricultural lifestyle has proved to be a wonderful way for him to raise his kids. From taking them on tractor rides through the fields to pulling sleds in the snow, he has many memories you just couldn't put a price on. He's grateful for the chance to spend time with family and do so without commuting to his job.

Aud Farms

Timmy Aud

Farming since 2005

Timmy is a farmer in Daviess County, Kentucky, and operates four houses. He is a fourth-generation farmer who has worked with Perdue for 14 years and has no plans of ever leaving the farmer's life.

Bakertown

David Baker

Farming since 1990

David has been farming in Bertie County, North Carolina, for 69 years now. A fifth-generation farmer, he believes in keeping his chickens as comfortable as possible. He feeds them a nutritionally balanced diet and tries to provide them with the best environment he can. David has around 150,000 birds in his care, and cites working alongside family and working with his grandchildren in the chicken houses as his fondest memories.

Barben Farms

Farming since 1995

Farmer Barb tends 124 acres of land in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, on a circa-1794 farm that's been passed down through seven generations in her family. Barb cares for dairy cattle and grows corn, soybeans and tricale on her organic farm. She added poultry houses to diversify and ensure that her son could follow in her footsteps. Raising her children and grandchildren on the farm and in a rural environment have been some of the biggest rewards of producing food for the country.