Early Egg Production

Beginning in 1972, Cotner Farms, Inc. began full-scale commercial egg production.  That year a commercial egg-grader was purchased to process the eggs produced from approximately 50,000 laying hens.

Don Cotner, Jr. headed this new endeavor and began marketing eggs to local groceries, restaurants, and food distributors.

In an effort to ensure customer satisfaction, Mr. Cotner personally delivered eggs to the farm's customers on a routine basis.  His belief was that by producing the highest quality of farm-fresh eggs and providing unparalled service, the business would develop a core of dedicated customers and the foundation for future business expansion.

The theory has proven to be true.  The business has seen tremendous growth and many of our original customers are still with us today.

In these early stages of the business,  less than ten people were required to maintain the chicken housing area, operate the egg processing machinery, and deliver the eggs.  The farm's original egg grader is displayed on the right.

continue