Following a disastrous outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch has reluctantly terminated 400 workers at five complexes in Ionia County, MI. The company informed the Michigan Department of Labor of the intended terminations that are expected to be temporary until the company restores production. 

The company statement included, “In the face of ongoing efforts to address the detection of HPAI alongside state and federal regulators, Herbruck’s has reached the difficult decision to conduct layoffs at the affected facilities where work is not available.”  The statement concluded, “We understand this is a stressful situation for our team members and we are working with our state partners to provide them with resources, answer questions and assist in their individual family situations.”