L-R:  Cowan Johnson, NCPF President; Kay Leigh and Bradley Parker At their annual meeting in October, the North Carolina Poultry Federation (NCPF) selected Parker’s Island Creek Farms of Rose Hill, NC to receive the trade association’s 2025 Environmental Excellence Award. Bradley Parker, his parents, and his wife Kay Leigh have been chicken farming with House… Read More

Recognizing that unmet emotional, physical, and social needs can significantly hinder a student’s ability to learn, House of Raeford Farms FLOCK partnered with Duplin County Schools in North Carolina to help address a growing mental health challenge. Since the fall of 2024, FLOCK, the nonprofit arm of House of Raeford, has contributed $172,000 to support… Read More

House of Raeford Farms FLOCK believes that every child deserves not just shelter, but a family, love, and a true sense of home. The core aspects of foster care are providing a safe and loving environment while supporting a child’s journey towards healing and development. Meet Sara and Brian Byrd. Residents of northern Louisiana, Brian… Read More

Reprinted from DUPLIN JOURNAL September 4, 2025 Mark Grady | Agriculture News |   Phase 1 Construction – New Grain Storage Silos ROSE HILL, NC — When people hear the term “high tech,” it is unlikely that a grain storage facility is the first thing that comes to mind. However, a recent addition to House of Raeford Farms’… Read More

Record Giving Supports Children and Grandchildren of Employees and Contract Farmers For 12 years, House of Raeford Farms has supported the dreams of students, and this year, we are thrilled to award scholarships to 33 promising individuals, helping them take one step closer to their goals. This is the highest number of recipients in the… Read More