After 80 years of operation the family owners of Esbenshade have opted to withdraw from farming operations. The feed mill and sow unit were sold to the Wenger Group. Barry Shaw, Chairman of Wenger’s commented “We want the Esbenshade team members, producers and customers and suppliers to have a great experience with our operations and will work hard to ensure that occurs”
The egg-facilities with approximately two million hens was acquired by Kreider Farms bringing their complement to eight million and their enterprise will now rank between 10th to 14th nationally in flock size. In commenting on the transaction Ron Kreider stated “We share the same family values and the same dedication to quality and service. We look forward to welcoming Esbenshade employees and customers into our family”.
Kreider Laying Farm, Manheim, PA |