Harvestland, Salisbury, MD

The Perdue Farms story starts with one man, Arthur Perdue, who established a chicken farm in Salisbury, Maryland, in 1920. Thanks to the hard work and determination of Arthur and his family, the company grew and, to this day, remains family owned and privately held. We believe that our success lies in listening to customers, changing and evolving to meet consumer needs and staying true to our core values, which include producing quality food, protecting the environment, providing for the welfare of animals and caring about others.

 

When it comes to the food you serve, quality matters. And while there are a lot of options out there, Perdue Farms stands apart. In business for over 100 years, we are a fourth-generation, family owned American food and agriculture business that from the beginning has worked with family farmers across the country and endeavored to promote animal welfare, source the grain that goes into our animal feed and thoughtfully tend the land in our care. The Perdue family and company leaders conduct business based on how each decision will not only affect the next quarter but the next generation of consumers.

 

Farming techniques that are now considered trendy have been a part of our practice for years – we just never felt the need to fuss about them. Perdue chickens are fed a 100% USDA-certified vegetarian diet with no animal by-products. We’re proud that all of our animals are raised with absolutely no hormones* and no antibiotics ever, and we are actively advancing our animal care programs. We know that chickens need more than food and water. Little extras add up to make a big difference in their lives. We're raising them to higher standards by giving them what they want and need, with programs designed to improve early chick care, activity, and litter programs. And we prioritize green practices – being good environmental stewards will help us continue to produce wholesome food for generations to come.

 

We aspire to be the most trusted name in premium proteins, a source you turn to for nourishing, delicious food. We think going the extra mile makes a difference in the way our food tastes – and we’re confident that you’ll agree.

 

*Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones or steroids in pork and poultry.