Family Farmers

D&D Farm

Farming since 2008

Located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, D&D Farm consists of two houses. The owner of D&D Farm is a second-generation farmer whose family has presided over the land for 43 years. He loves watching over his grandchildren and teaching them about the magic of agriculture. It's a field full of surprises, both good and bad. He'll never forget the time when the chickens let themselves into his office for the day.

M&L Farm

Farming since 2004

Mervin grew up on a farm and enjoyed helping his father with daily chores. After 13 years as a plumber, he decided to return to his first love and buy a farm with poultry houses. This hardworking farmer grows corn, soybeans, hay and milo and raises beef steers on his 164-acre farm. He is grateful for the opportunity to raise his children on the farm, instilling in them a good work ethic. A thoughtful approach to farming is also a focus. 'We strive to raise our chickens and other livestock in the most humane and productive way possible,' he says.

JW Farm

Farming since 2016

The owner of JW Farm is grateful for being raised on a farm and thankful that he can raise his own family on his four-acre farm in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He credits his father with introducing him to poultry farming, and focuses on humane animal care and environmental stewardship.

R Farm

Farming since 2014

R Farm is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and operated by two brothers. As a fifth-generation farming family, they treasure being able to work with one another. Their farm also has a rich heritage since their family has owned it since 1893.

R Farm

Farming since 2014

R Farm is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and operated by two brothers. As a fifth-generation farming family, they treasure being able to work with one another. Their farm also has a rich heritage since their family has owned it since 1893.

R Farm

Farming since 2014

R Farm is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and operated by two brothers. As a fifth-generation farming family, they treasure being able to work with one another. Their farm also has a rich heritage since their family has owned it since 1893.

D&M Farm Ventures

Farming since 2017

D&M Farm Ventures is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and features two chicken houses. The owner has farmed for nearly half a century, milking cows for 41 years and working with chickens for only two of those years. Despite the short amount of time he's been a poultry farmer, he's grown fond of these animals and strives to produce quality chicken. The rural life is central to his identity and that of his family. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren grow up on the homestead and participate in FFA and 4H.

M & R Farms

Farming since 1999

For the owners of this farm in Kentucky, farming is a family tradition, a way of life that's been passed down for three generations. In total, the family manages 12 poultry houses on 240 acres of land, where the farmers also raise horses, goats and cows and grow hay. Teaching their children about poultry farming has been one of the most rewarding aspects of the business, which has proven a reliable way to support their families.

OK Farms

Robbie and Shannon

Farming since 2019

Robbie and Shannon, owners of OK Farms, chose poultry farming as a way to sustain themselves into retirement. The couple manages 90 acres in McLean County, Kentucky, where they grow corn and soybeans and raise chickens for Perdue, a company they confidently stand behind. 'Perdue truly wants the farmer to succeed,' say this couple. '[The company] is focused on quality, welfare of the chickens and success for the farmer.'