Meet the Team

The people behind every hatch

For four generations, real people in Lebanon, Missouri have candled the eggs, sorted the chicks, and packed every box that leaves our door. Get to know the family and the crew who make it happen.

  • Family owned since 1936
  • 4 generations
  • NPIP certified
  • Lebanon, Missouri

At the helm

The family leading the flock

Same family. Nearly nine decades of know-how in every hatch.

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    2ND GENERATION

    Clifton Smith

    Owner & President

  • Jeff Harmon, Owner & CEO, in a black Cackle Hatchery shirt
    3rd Generation

    Jeff Smith

    CEO

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    4th Generation

    Nathaniel Smith

    COO

The whole crew

Find anyone on the floor

Our full crew grows with the season. Search by name or filter by department to find who you are looking for.

3 people

  • Photo
    2ND GENERATION

    Clifton Smith

    Owner & President

  • Jeff Harmon, Owner & CEO, in a black Cackle Hatchery shirt
    3rd Generation

    Jeff Smith

    CEO

  • Photo
    4th Generation

    Nathaniel Smith

    COO

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