Committed to our Natural Resources
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"For nearly 12 years, Perdue Farms and its dedicated volunteers have rolled up their sleeves and put in countless hours to support the Oyster Recovery Partnership and a healthier Chesapeake Bay. Their team has contributed to a successful Marylanders Grow Oysters program on the Eastern Shore by producing thousands of shell bags for important local oyster restoration projects. We are grateful for their ongoing efforts to ensure a healthy future for our beloved Bay."
Ward Slacum, ORP Executive Director
“We believe the (20-year) partnership between Perdue and BDC offers a large-scale opportunity to create a truly consistent source of clean, renewable natural gas in a sustainable way that will benefit the industry and the environment for years to come.”
Shawn Kreloff,
Bioenergy DevCo Founder and CEO
“Perdue has long been an industry leader in responsible food and agriculture, and its commitment to consider the environment in every business decision is a stance we heartily embrace.”
Erik Foley, Director of the Penn State University’s Smeal Center for the Business of Sustainability
The farmers who raise our poultry retain ownership of their litter because it is a resource that has value to them. For farmers whose crops need the nutrients in poultry litter, it can offset the costs of chemical fertilizers while improving soil quality. For those who cannot or do not want to use their litter, it is an agricultural commodity that can be sold to generate additional farm income or bartered.
Since poultry houses are enclosed and there is no liquid waste, there is no manure discharge from poultry houses. The small amount of manure deposited outside the house on free-range farms helps to support the vegetation in the pasture area.
We require all of our poultry farmers to have a nutrient management plan for the poultry operation. In addition, state regulations, such as the Phosphorus Management Tool (PMT) in Maryland, further regulate the movement and placement of poultry litter and fertilizers. Litter, like any other fertilizer, is used by farmers in accordance with nutrient management plans that match fertilizer application to the needs of each crop, minimizing the potential for nutrient runoff.
While poultry farmers are responsible for making sure litter from their farms goes to an approved use, crop farming and poultry production are two separate activities.
Niman Ranch awards first-ever Sustainable Farmer of the Year Award recognizing conservation and environmentally conscious practices
December 8, 2020
Spot Farms Leads the Pack as One of the First Major Pet Brands to Become a 1% for the Planet Member
September 20, 2020
First Poultry Company in the United States To Create a Pollinator-Friendly Habitat Throughout its Solar Installation
June 4, 2020
Perdue Farms Becomes First Poultry Company in the United States to Achieve GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill Certification
February 26, 2020
Perdue Farms and Penn State University Partner to Create Transformative Change in Food & Agriculture
February 5, 2020
Perdue Farms Introduces Compostable Foam Packaging for E-Commerce Shipments
January 9, 2020
Niman Ranch Farmer Network to Resurface Monarch Highway with $200,000 Commitment to Help Stem 80 Percent Loss of Iconic Pollinator
September 11, 2019
Shore Rivers Receives $10,000 Perdue Foundation Grant to Further Conservation Drainage Program on Delmarva
April 3, 2019
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