Our Story | Kreher Family Farms

FAMILY

We will build upon our family farm's legacy by working together

to serve our customers beyond their expectations.

Years of

Experience

Family Owned
3rd & 4th Generation

Western Upstate
New York

Facilities and Products

meet highest industry standards

Focus on outstanding quality,

food safety, and service

Our family farm will be the
#1 trusted resource in the food industry….
we will help those who provide food for families
to do so in a manner that will ensure
people trust and understand
where their food comes from…
we will provide the highest quality, safest food

the land can produce, and work with the food industry
to share our knowledge and expertise.

Farming will be respected, admired, and a
profession of choice.
We will set an example by respecting and valuing

every member of our team.

We will never stop growing.

Our Envisioned Future

Our History

We began breeding the Kreher pure line strain of hen.

1935

1924

Henry and Wilhelmina began farming on 18 acres in Amherst, NY with a few cows, pigs, and 54 chickens.

1970's - 1980's

We increased production through contract farming and expanded our packing facility. Our 3rd generation began to join the family business.

We began our composting and fertilizer business, serving customers throughout the region. We began producing and marketing Eggland's Best eggs.

1990's

2000's

We began organic crop production and became one of the largest organic crop farms in the state. Our 4th generation began to join the family business.

We acquired Wayne County Eggs.

2007

2009

We began construction on Kreher Sunrise Farm for organic egg production.

We are growing! We continue to produce quality farm fresh eggs, partner with producers and processors on a wide variety of crop and grain farming, and produce our compost and fertilizer.

TODAY

We expanded our commercial hen housing on the Clarence farm and started commercial egg production.

1960's

1950's

We purchased land for the existing Clarence farm and began focusing on pullet production. The 2nd generation joins the family business.

Our People

Whether working in poultry care, egg processing, crop and field operations, distribution, compost and fertilizer, feed mill, maintenance, greenhouses, or our office, our people are truly our most valued resource.

It is their dedication and respect for one another that allows us to continue to confidently grow as a business.

We believe strongly in creating an environment in which people are able to continue to learn and to grow professionally.

To learn about the opportunities that exist for you to grow with us please visit our Careers at Kreher's page.