After Hubbard announced its research and development (R&D) investment in April 2021, the poultry breeder company’s Walpole, New Hampshire expansion project is finally completed.
“We owe the successful completion of this project to the hard work and dedication of the Walpole team and the outstanding support from the local businesses, civil service leaders, and residents of Cheshire and Sullivan counties,” said Lucas Harrington, director of pedigree operations at Hubbard. “I am happy to welcome the 40 additional people that have joined the Hubbard family this past year and look forward to meeting new colleagues as we continue to grow our team.”
The expansion project included multiple R&D grow-out farms, R&D hatcheries and a feed conversion research building.
R&D grow-out farms
Two of the new additions to the Walpole property are the Pleasant Valley and Centennial grow-out farms.
“This investment positions Hubbard to strengthen the quality of our birds and service to our customers, so we can achieve our common goal of providing a healthy protein source for the growing global population,” said Harrington. “Hubbard has served the world in this manner for more than 100 years, and this investment is a testament to our conviction to feed the world for the next 100 years to come.”
R&D hatcheries
The expansion of the hatchery provides space to separate pedigree and great grandparent line eggs and includes the latest incubation and chick sexing technology along with a 50% increase in egg-setting capacity.
“We are dedicated to the success of our customers,” said Mark Barnes, general manager of operations. “We fulfil this commitment by driving breeding innovations that contribute to the advancement of bird performance, welfare, and sustainability, while at the same time promoting the ability of producers to feed their local communities with a nutritious and affordable source of protein.”
The feed conversion research building
The feed conversion building at Pomeroy Farm will help strengthen Hubbard’s Efficiency Plus grandparent and parent stock as well as take part in lowering the poultry industry’s carbon footprint.
