DOBSON, N.C. — A Wayne-Sanderson Farms farm partner in Dobson, N.C., has been recognized for environmental excellence and sustainable farm practices by the North Carolina Poultry Federation during its 56th annual meeting. Mountain View Poultry was named runner-up for the federation’s Grower Environmental Excellence award, presented annually to three outstanding farm families in North Carolina.
Mountain View Poultry is family owned and operated by Sidney and Crystal Whitaker and Steven and Catrena Whitaker. The Whitaker brothers, Sidney and Steven, are fourth generation farmers, operating a six-house poultry operation as well as row crops on the. . .