Family Farmers

Elliott Farm

Farming since 2003

Elliott Farm is owned by fifth-generation farmers, and it shares a long history with Perdue. Its first Perdue chicken houses were built in 1975. The grower fondly recalls working with his grandmother when he was a child, with tasks such as putting out feed and water for the young chicks. The operation in Northampton County, North Carolina, is home to 101,200 chickens, plus corn and soybeans.

Embry Brothers Farm

Farming since 1998

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.

Evans and Butler Poultry

Nancy

Farming since 1996

Nancy farms 180 acres of land in McLean County, Kentucky, where she raises chickens and grows soybeans and corn. A second-generation farmer, she was drawn to the vocation as it provided enough income to allow her to work from home and raise a family. Farming for Perdue since 1996, Nancy is pleased to see how the company and industry in general have welcomed women into the fold.

Fairview Farms

Jonathan and Traci Ayer

Farming since 2006

Jonathan and Traci Ayer live in McLean County, Kentucky, and operate four houses. While Jonathan has been a farmer his whole life, Traci did medical transcription for 17 years. She was tired of sitting at a computer when Jonathan suggested that they raise chickens. It was a decision that paved the way for a family passion. After graduating college, their son came back to farm with them and their daughter wants to work in agriculture when she finishes her degree.

Faith Farms

Farming since 2007

An act of compassion led Michael to a career in farming. Michael's grandfather, a man he admired and shadowed since childhood, was ailing and in danger of losing his farm. Determined to preserve the family legacy, Michael stepped in and added poultry farming to the business. The strategy paid off, and once Michael inherited the business, he added more poultry houses. A Perdue poultry farmer since 2007, Michael now manages 580 acres of land and credits a solid work ethic, his faith and the support of his family for his success. As his grandfather before him, Michael enjoys teaching his children about the profession of farming and looks forward to the future of the family business as well as a continued partnership with Perdue, a company he respects for its focus on thoughtful animal care.

Family Tradition Farm

Mark and Kathy Maloney

Farming since 2008

Mark and Kathy are dedicated to providing their flocks with the best animal husbandry they can provide. They are proud to have been farming for decades, and their family farm is 74 years old. With 88 acres in Kent County, Delaware, they are able to comfortably house 85,500 chickens and work every day to make their grandparents proud.

CJ Farm

Clay Jernigan

Farming since 1988

Clay is proud to be a farmer. In fact, one of the happiest memories of his life was the moment his son bought a tractor to use on his farm. An eighth-generation farmer, Clay owns just shy of 14 acres in Bertie County, North Carolina, raises 100,000 chickens and has been farming with Perdue since 1988. He is dedicated to raising chickens and doing so to the best of his ability.

M&B Farm

Farming since 2008

M&B is located in Pennsylvania and features two houses and 53,000 birds. The owner raises other animals too, including pigs and heifers, and grows crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, barley and grass and alfalfa hay. The owner has been farming with Perdue for 11 years. He enjoys raising organic chickens because he sees how happy his birds are in these conditions. The houses have large windows so that the birds get their fill of natural light when they feel like staying inside instead of exploring outside.

JZ Farm

James

Farming since 2005

James started helping his father raise chickens when he turned 16. At the age of 22, he got married and bought his own farm with broiler houses. His father was a poultry farmer, which inspired him to do the same. James lives in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and takes care two houses on his 70 acres.