Family Farmers

DCT Farm

Farming since 2012

The owner of DCT Farm in York County, Pennsylvania, has been involved in farming his entire life. Today, he grows hay and raises chickens on his 27-acre farm, the first generation in his family to farm this particular parcel of land. This farmer raises chickens with care, knowing that his hard work goes to feed families across the country. He appreciates the integrity with which Perdue runs its business and the company's helpful staff.

Dennis Nolt

Dennis Nolt

Farming since 2010

Dennis operates four poultry houses in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. He's been farming for 27 years and his family has as far back as he can remember. The generous spirit of agriculture constantly inspires him. He was especially pleased to treat flock advisors to his home-grown tomatoes. In addition to raising chickens, Dennis raises angus beef cows and enjoys growing organic hay, organic alfalfa, watermelons and pumpkins.

Diamondback Ridge

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.

Dixie Chick

Mike Bass

Farming since 2000

Mike loves being a farmer and working inside the chicken houses. His father got him started in the poultry business, and he inherited his enthusiasm for working with animals and being outdoors. One of his most cherished memories is getting his first Perdue chicken houses. Mike lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, and operates four houses. He has been farming since 1967 and makes up the third generation of farmers in his family.

Dog Creek

Michael Geary

Farming since 2017

Michael has two farms across two counties in Kentucky. Geary Farms is 39 acres and Dog Creek is 89 acres. He's a veteran of the U.S. military as well as being a veteran farmer. He's most proud of teaching his sons how to work on the farm.

Double R Farm

Barry and Myrtle Rickard

Farming since 1996

Barry and Myrtle Rickard raise both cattle and chickens on their 70-acre farm in McLean County, Kentucky. Barry, farming since 1950, turned to poultry full time after the coal mine for which he worked closed. The couple takes pride in their work and make animal husbandry a priority.

D Double B Poultry

Farming since 2000

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.

Double D

David and Daniel 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 cites working alongside family and working with his grandchildren in the chicken houses as his fondest memories.

Double L Callis

Linda C. Bazemore and Lynn C. Morran

Farming since 1989 or earlier

Linda and Lynn live in Hertford County, North Carolina, and operate two houses. They are sixth-generation farmers, a family tradition that has lasted for more than 40 years. To them, farming has one of the highest purposes a profession can offer. They're proud to grow the very resource that sustains humanity ' food.