May is #NationalEggMonth, and we'd like to share a little about the history of our company, Rose Acre Farms, from some third-generation Rust family members who are part of #TheGoodEggPeople team. 🥚
Rose Acre Farms
Food Production
Seymour, IN 8,026 followers
A complete line of fresh, pasteurized, liquid, dried, & farm specialty eggs since 1939.
About us
Rose Acre Farms is currently the second largest egg producer in the US with 15 laying facilities in seven states. We provide a range of commodity shell eggs, specialty eggs, and egg products. Our top priority is to produce the highest quality products with the utmost regard for food safety. As far back as the 1930s, the Rust family began egg production with the largest hen house in Jackson County during that period. The population surge of the 1940s and 1950s initiated a need for farm commodities in major metropolitan areas. Beginning in the 1950s, construction had begun on the first modern chicken houses in Seymour, Indiana. Egg sales were made throughout the local area and regular trips were made to the Indianapolis Farmers Market from the main farms in southern Indiana. As consumer needs changed during the 1980s and 1990s, so did the variety of egg products offered by Rose Acre Farms. As we moved toward the close of the century, Rose Acre Farms had established plants in Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Georgia and North Carolina. In addition, two plants in Illinois followed shortly into the twenty first century. From a small handful of employees in the 1950s to over 1820 today, Rose Acre Farms continues to remain on the cutting edge of this ever-changing industry. Remaining the largest family-owned egg producer in the United States, continued innovation and market demand promise a bright future for our employees and customers.
- Website
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http://goodegg.com
External link for Rose Acre Farms
- Industry
- Food Production
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Seymour, IN
- Type
- Privately Held
Locations
Employees at Rose Acre Farms
Updates
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Looking for a new treat to make for Halloween? 🎃 American Egg Board / Incredible Egg has you covered with these cute vampire teeth cookies! 🧛🍪😁 https://lnkd.in/gQynMSYT #TheGoodEggPeople
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No Halloween party is complete without spooky deviled eggs! 🎃 https://lnkd.in/gd6VsWAU
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Pumpkins are popular in fall baking, and for good reason 🧡, but it might be time to give your taste buds a break from all that pumpkin with one of these crisp, sweet apple delights to celebrate National Apple Day (today, 10/21)! 🍎🍏🤩 https://lnkd.in/guWTtvdj https://lnkd.in/g9Kfmgqi https://lnkd.in/gzyyXRvm #TheGoodEggPeople
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Add this autumnal au gratin side dish from American Egg Board to one your meals this week! 🥚🧡 https://lnkd.in/efEETWah #TheGoodEggPeople
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📢 We're excited to announce the following leadership transitions! Tony Wesner, former Chief Operating Officer, has been elected as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective October 10, 2024. Wesner succeeds Marcus Rust as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Rust has chosen to transition into an advisory role with the family-owned company, and will also be the new Chief Visionary Officer. Terry Anderson will become the Chief Operating Officer. “I’m proud to be handing the executive reins of our great egg company to a great man, and a great leader,” Rust said. “Tony has been a part of our team for 40+ years, and I know he will continue to help guide Rose Acre Farms to a great future.” Wesner started at Rose Acre Farms in 1981, and was elevated to Chief Operating Officer in 2011. He has been instrumental in guiding day-to-day operations, and will continue to lead the company with a small-town values vision. “I’m grateful for the trust that the Rust family has placed in me, from my mentor Marcus Rust to the current generation who I’ve had the pleasure of seeing grow up and now working with,” Wesner said. “We have one of the greatest jobs in the world, producing eggs — God's perfect food — providing food for families, and I’m glad to continue that noble pursuit in this new role,” he continued. #TheGoodEggPeople
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#Eggs are widely available across the globe. Did you know that choosing eggs can contribute to a healthier planet for us all? 💚 Modern egg production requires less land and water and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Choosing eggs as part of a diet can be healthy for both people and the planet! 🥚♻️ #UnitedByEggs #EggsForUnity #WorldEggDay #TheGoodEggPeople
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Eggs are a healthy and relatively inexpensive food that help you in every stage of life! ❣️ From improving concentration levels in children to aiding the prevention of certain eye diseases in adults, the benefit of eggs can be experienced by all! 🥚 #UnitedByEggs #EggsForUnity #WorldEggDay #TheGoodEggPeople