Family Farmers

Chestnut Farms

Chestnut Farms

Farming since 2018

Chestnut Farms is nestled in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with two chicken houses. While the farm is technically 330 acres, the farmers work across a total of 1,200 acres. The land is owned by a third-generation farmer who welcomes the opportunity to wake each morning and live out his passion. Initially, he entered the poultry business to add a consistent revenue source, but has since grown to love the industry and include it as a major focus of his efforts.

JR Chicken Farm

Farming since 2019

This farmer owns two farms in Kentucky, where he raises chickens and cattle and grows hay, corn and soybeans. He came from a long line of tobacco farmers, but transitioned to poultry as a way to maintain the family business, which he hopes to pass on to his son. This farmer treasures memories of farming with his father and now his son and takes pride in raising poultry as he would for his own family.

Chickens R Us

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.

Chuck Johnson

Chuck Johnson

Farming since 1999

As a fourth-generation farmer, Chuck works on land that's been in his family for more than 100 years. He remembers watching his granddaddy and daddy farm as he grew up and is happily passing down the tricks of the trade to his son. Poultry farming lets Chuck continue doing what he loves, which is farming and growing chickens. He lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, where he operates three houses.

Circle I Farm

Tim and Kim Iler

Farming since 2018

Tim and Kim are fourth-generation farmers who live in Kentucky. A portion of their land has been in their family for 83 years, while some of it they recently purchased. They feel lucky to be able to share this lifestyle with their three daughters and teach them where and how their food is raised. Farming gave Tim and Kim the chance to be involved with their daughter' after-school activities, including softball.

Clair Ray Garman

Clair Ray Garman

Farming since 2019

Clair is a fifth-generation farmer who moved to his present farm in June 2009. For Clair, it's the little things on the farm that stick with him. He treasures a memory of putting hay away in the barn on a hot summer day with his whole family; it was just so nice and ordinary, but still so affecting. You can find him in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Clark's Poultry Farm

Farming since 2018

The owner of Clark's Poultry worked alongside and learned a great deal about farming from his father. His goal was always to operate a poultry farm and, thanks to Perdue, the opportunity finally presented itself. Today, this Kentucky farmer manages 24 acres where, along with chickens, he raises cattle and grows hay. He enjoys partnering with Perdue, which he says treats farmers like family. Working alongside those he loves most is one of many benefits of farming. 'We are a caring and loving family,' he says. 'We take pride in everything we do.'

Clay Hill Poultry, LLC

Robbie and Susan Umphlett

Farming since 2015

Robbie and Susan live in Gates County, North Carolina, where they own 12. They've been farming for 45 years. Inspired by the four generations of farmers in their family, the Umphletts do everything on the farm with compassion for the chickens, crops, employees and community.

Clay View Farm

J Zimmerman Jr.

Farming since 2016

Jay Zimmerman Jr. feels blessed to farm alongside family members and be entrusted with the stewardship of his 50-acre farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Jay manages two poultry houses and also grows soybeans and corn. He credits a friend with encouraging him to pursue a career in agriculture, following in the footsteps of two generations of family members before him.