Family Farmers

Boyd Farm

Bobby Boyd

Farming since 2004

Bobby's farm, located in Butler County, Kentucky, is 250 acres, and while he doesn't farm anything other than chickens, he does try to keep tabs on his cocker spaniel and two cats. He likes to watch the chickens play and chase each other. While they are in his care, he goes by the motto that his chickens are his children and makes sure he treats them as such.

Brad Ebelhar Farm

Brad Ebelhar

Farming since 2006

Farmer Brad Ebelhar has been farming his entire life. During his career, he's grown tobacco, corn and soybeans and raised cattle. He added poultry houses to diversify his operation before dedicating himself fulltime to poultry farming. Brad is proud that his work with Perdue has made an impact: 'I help to feed the world from a small farm in western Daviess County, Kentucky, and I can do that by myself,' he says.

Buck Creek Farm

Farming since 1996

The owner of Buck Creek Farm raises chickens and grows hemp, corn and soybeans on his 160-acre property in McLean County, Kentucky. Raising chickens was a way for this small family farmer to financially support his operation, which he considers a way of life rather than a 9 to 5 job. This farmer, who partnered with Perdue in 1996, takes great pride in what he produces and is thankful that poultry farming offered him financial stability.

Bum Place

Hank Cobb

Farming since 2019

Hank is a fourth-generation farmer, following in a family tradition that has endured for 107+ years. Although the name of his farm is 'Bum Place,' it is anything but. Hank offers his chickens the best living conditions and treats the birds ethically and humanely. While working for Perdue, Hank has cultivated a passion for producing a quality product. Hank lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, and operates four houses. He also grows corn, wheat and clary sage.

Burden Farms

Truman and Melinda Burden

Farming since 1997

Truman and Melinda live in Ohio County, Kentucky, and are sixth-generation farmers. Their family started farming in the 1750s. In fact, one of Truman's ancestors, James William Burden, farmed in Bourbon County after he fought with George Washington in the American Revolution and was told about the land by Washington himself.

BYH Farms

Brent Harrell

Farming since 2014

Brent lives in Gates County, North Carolina, and has four houses. He grew up farming and, as a matter of fact, his parents owned one of the pioneer Perdue farms in the area. They built one of the first Lewiston Complex Perdue houses in 1975, and his grandparents were farmers as well. Brent helped his parents on the farm as he grew up, then felt the need to see more of the world. He worked as a licensed general contractor for years before gladly returning to farming.

Cale Farm

Brian Hughson

Farming since 2000

Brian's father built poultry houses in 1987, so Brian grew up giving him a hand. When Brian got married, he and his wife decided to put up their own poultry houses to support their growing family. He placed his first flock on January 10, 2000. Brian has since made many wonderful memories. He'll always remember the first time he watched his father and son farming together. They have a lot of fun playing practical jokes on one another and sharing a good laugh.

Cedar Knoll Farm

Rob and Amanda Hawkins

Farming since 2018

Rob and Amanda live in Kent County, Delaware, and operate two houses. Rob has worked in the industry by selling tractors for more than 25 years. It was a long-term goal of his to own a farm. Friends of theirs encouraged the couple to consider poultry farming because of their 25+ years of experience with Perdue. Rob and Amanda truly appreciate how their family comes together when they need to get things done on the farm. For instance, when preparing for a new flock of chickens, there are sometimes three generations of their family working in the chicken houses. Their priority is to make sure their little ones grow in the best environment.

Cherry Glade Chickens, LLC

Todd and Michael Perry

Farming since 2018 or earlier

Todd and Michael live in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, and operate four houses. Farming has been part of their family for seven generations, spanning more than 100 years. The two fondly recall working with their granddaddy, father and sons on the farm.