Young broiler grower committed to organic farming

This Shenandoah Valley poultry farmer is happy with his farm’s switch from raising conventional to organic broilers.

Patricia May
January 5, 2024
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Patricia May

Twin siblings Peyton and Grace Fravel grew up working on their grandparents’ poultry and beef farm in Fulks Run, Virginia. Grace took a career path toward college; Peyton Fravel’s path led him to where he started – at his grandparents’ farm. After graduating from Broadway High School in 2021, Fravel purchased the farm from his grandparents, who were ready to retire.

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