Meet Some Farmers

  • Davis Family

    Ben Davis grew up on a farm, but eventually would buy his own. His wife, Amber, is a school teacher. Together they are raising their kids (Hance & Ruby) on the farm.

  • Gaye Crowther

    Meet Gaye Crowther, a family farmer from Tabor City. Gaye started Seawright Farms, a 3,400-sow farrow-to-wean farm, in 1993 and Sea Gro, a 2,000-sow farrow-to-feeder farm, in 2004. In addition, she operates Sea Blu, a 40-acre blueberry farm, and runs a 100 head cow-calf operation.

  • Santiago Vasquez

    Santiago Vasquez is a manager for Southern Cross Farms Inc. of Rose Hill, North Carolina. He has ownership of two 3,600-head sow farms and an 18,000 wean-to-finish site. He also owns and operates three chicken broiler farms, one layer farm and has a 200-head cow/calf herd, along with farming 500 acres of pasture.

Our Farmers are dedicated to giving the best care to their animals, protecting the environment, and supporting their communities. They carry out daily practices with passion and integrity.