Small doesn’t define your future – Fieldale Farm’s Success forged one milestone at a time
The impact of Fieldale Farms Corporation goes far beyond their facility. Since 1972, the family-owned business has been a pioneer in the poultry industry – leading the way for producing the best possible chicken with the health of their chickens, consumers, and employees considered in every part of the business.
Founded in Northeast Georgia, a first-time visitor could be surprised at the scale of their Cornelia campus. What started as a small agriculture-based business has grown to one of the largest employers in that region, while staying owned by the family.
Fieldale’s focus on quality has supported their steady growth, marked with major milestones along their business journey. In 1997, Fieldale began forging a path towards raising chickens without antibiotics, one flock at a time. To do this, Fieldale farmers needed more automation and sound animal husbandry practices. Now, Fieldale growers are better educated, better equipped, and have mastered the art of the environmentally controlled house. This led to the creation of Fieldale’s brand, Springer Mountain Farms.
For over 25 years, Springer Mountain Farms has continued to perfect Fieldale’s commitment to producing the best-tasting chicken on the market. Building on their dedication to antibiotic-free practices, Springer Mountain Farms chickens are American Humane Certified™, never fed animal by-products, never treated with hormones, and are exclusively fed American-grown corn and soybeans. Springer Mountain Farms chickens are always naturally and minimally processed, delivering the Simply Superior Chicken consumers know and love!
With a foundation roosted in community and owners who have led new industry standards, it’s easy to see why Fieldale Farms is a leader in poultry and food production in Georgia and beyond.
Communities CREATE’ing opportunities for entrepreneurs – Eatonton, GA 
Within the first moments of arriving at Eatonton, Georgia, it’s clear this is a town with imagination. Along street signs and doorways, you will find paintings and sculptures. Most prominent being Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, characters from Joel Chandler Harris’s adaptation of the collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore.
The creative spirit extends far beyond the streetside animals and famous authors who have called Eatonton home. The lakeside community is focusing on entrepreneurship to strengthen their economy and enhance the quality of life for residents of Putnam County and surrounding region.
Participating in Georgia Power’s CREATE (Cultivating Rural Entrepreneurship and Transforming Economies) program is one way that the region is weaving entrepreneurship into the community’s growth plans.
“We got involved in the CREATE program because we saw it as an opportunity for us to partner with Georgia Power and look at any gaps we have as a community,” said Matt Poyner, Executive Director of the Putnam Development Authority. “You’re always trying to figure out how you can be better for our businesses and better for our community.”
Working together, the CREATE champions have already analyzed the existing assets and gaps in their region to prioritize the types of programs, policies, and places that will have the greatest impact on the region.
The analysis has given the leaders direction on what resources existing businesses in the community are looking for and the programs or opportunities that need to be created. The next step from Eatonton includes a "road show” to promote the plan and gather input from business owners and residents.
With the imagination and support from community leaders and businesses, the city’s tagline feels more relevant than ever.
“It’s a great place to be and a great time to be here.” |
