Category: Farmer Feature

Meet U.S. Egg Farmers

February 10, 2020

UEP farmers are members of family-owned egg farms throughout the United States, many led by multiple generations. They proudly represent about 90 percent of all egg production in the U.S and are committed to providing ...


Continuing the Family Legacy

November 22, 2019

Mike WestCalifornia Egg Farmer West views hen welfare and egg safety as his responsibility which “starts with the people in our hen houses.” Owned and operated for more than a century, JS West is all ...


Egg Farming Takes Sacrifice, Brings Rewards

November 12, 2019

Nicole PuglisiNew Jersey Egg Farmer “Egg farming takes a lot of sacrifices. There is always something that needs to be done… Yet there are many rewards that make it worthwhile.” As a child, Nicole Puglisi ...


Care and Pride Go Into Our Eggs

November 11, 2019

Bryce McCoryIndiana Egg Farmer “We strive to be the best we can be and produce the absolute best product we can.” Bryce McCory always loved animals and grew up in a family that spent a ...


3rd Generation Egg Farmer Focuses on Honesty, Integrity and Safety

October 23, 2019

Sam KrouseIndiana Egg Farmer “It’s a very exciting, dynamic time to be working in the egg industry.” Growing up, Sam Krouse witnessed the passion his dad and grandfather showed as they cared for their flocks ...


Egg Farming is a 24/7 Job

September 30, 2019

Jason RamsdellSouth Dakota Egg Farmer “Taking care of hens and producing an affordable food source is rewarding.” “Day or night, my job never stops. Caring for a flock of hens requires us to be flexible, ...