People want to know where their food comes from. And we think they should be able to find out. That’s why we’re happy to introduce you to some of our family farmers. They take pride in raising chickens to share with you and your family.
Stan is a fourth-generation farmer who has gladly continued the tradition since 1982. His great grandfather established their current farm in 1921. Stan has many memories of farming with his father and grandfather, some of which have taught him the importance of compromise. He recalls the two arguing about how to properly operate a tobacco harvester they purchased in 1970. After much debate that lasted almost a year, they finally figured it out together. Stan lives in Greene County, North Carolina, and operates four houses.
Curvin lives in Berks County, Pennsylvania, where he operates two houses on land that's been in his family since 1998. As a second-generation farmer, Curvin shares his passion with his entire family. Once, when his daughter joined him on a shopping trip to the farm store, she begged him to buy her a small wheelbarrow so she could help feed the chickens. Curvin simply couldn't resist. The family spends a lot of time around the animals, and also quite a lot of time repairing things when they break. Such is the farmer's life!
Dale lives in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, and has farmed for the last five years and owned the land for six years and some change. Farming is a legacy that he's intent on keeping alive. He makes up the ninth generation in his family to do so, a path his ancestors embraced ever since they came to America centuries ago. Dale is thankful that he can do what he loves ? which includes watching the chicks and chickens play.
Dan Heller has farmed his entire life, working alongside both his father and his grandfather. This eighth-generation farmer raises horses and chickens and grows hay and corn on his 80-acre farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Heller and his family are proud to provide value to consumers through their farming enterprise. 'We desire to grow goodness on our farm and in our community,' he says.
Richard is a farmer in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, with two houses per account. He's been farming with Perdue for 13 years and also raises livestock for meat and dairy goats. Richard loves to watch his grandson's excitement as he helps with the work around the chicken houses. He is very happy to grow high-quality food for other people, and raise animals in a way that consumers demand.
Daniel is a first-generation farmer who has been around agriculture his whole life. He always wanted to have his own farm, and he bought his plot of land in 2015. A year later he started raising chickens for Perdue. In true country fashion, Daniel enjoys spending quality time with his family while planting and harvesting crops. His farm is full of many special memories. In fact, it's where he proposed to his wife.
Daniel is a first-generation farmer who has been around agriculture his whole life. He always wanted to have his own farm, and he bought his plot of land in 2015. A year later he started raising chickens for Perdue. In true country fashion, Daniel enjoys spending quality time with his family while planting and harvesting crops. His farm is full of many special memories. In fact, it's where he proposed to his wife.
Daryl lives in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He operates two houses on a farm that stretches across 43 acres. While raising chickens takes up the bulk of his time and focus, he also grows corn, wheat and hay.
Farmer Benny Day turned to poultry as a way to transition from tobacco farming and financially support his farm. And he's glad that he did. Day farms 90 acres in Grayson County, Kentucky, where he raises chickens and grows hay, corn and soybeans. This farmer is proud to partner with Perdue, a company he admires for its focus on animal care and environmental stewardship. Day feels that one thing sets him apart as a farmer: 'I pay attention to detail,' he says. 'I treat the farm as if I want it to last forever.'