The Beginning

In 1943, brothers E.G. and J.M. Braswell set in motion the Braswell Family Farms story when they purchased the humble 19th century Boddie Mill. The industrious pair ground corn meal for local farmers and neighbors, but always closed on Sundays. E.G.’s sons, Ronald and Gene, joined the business, which was now milling feed, in 1956, and they soon began selling pullets (young hens) to egg producers and contracting with local farmers to keep hens. Eggs from the Braswells’ own flocks and from their grower partners were sold to families, markets, and restaurants in the area. In 1969, the company built a state-of-the-art feed mill that is still in use today, having been upgraded to meet our exacting standards for quality feed.

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A Steady Climb, a Rough Patch, a Turning Point

The second generation was now leading the growing company—Ronald attending to all things egg and Gene overseeing labor, trucking, and the feed mill. Ronald’s son, Scott, came on board in the mid-’70s and soon coordinated the purchase and buildout of Red Hill Egg Farm to meet the demands of our growing egg business. In the late ’70s, the company faced a difficult stretch due to a depressed egg market, and for a time couldn’t pay their contract growers. But all our growers stuck with us, and Ronald and Gene were able to repay them—plus bonuses—when the market recovered. With things looking bright again, Ronald took a leap of faith: to invest in the beginnings of the Eggland’s Best franchise.

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A Continuing Journey

Joining the Eggland’s Best franchise placed us on the leading edge of marketing innovation and the highest standards of quality and consumer confidence. When Scott became the third generation president after Ronald’s unexpected passing, he expanded our operational capabilities to meet increasing demand and led us to become a premier provider of Eggland’s Best and other premium private-label eggs and feed. In 2017, Scott passed the torch to his son, Trey, who has focused on enhancing our ability to serve our customers, each other, and the Lord. Every day, we build on the strong foundation laid by our previous three generations, and we intend to see Braswell Family Farms evolve and flourish for years to come as a testimony to God’s grace.

Faith, family, feed, and eggs.

Faith, family,
feed, and eggs.