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USDA: Bedford #1 in poultry

Hog Slat chain seeks workers

T-G STAFF REPORT
Posted 10/23/21

Poultry and eggs make up over $83,000,000 of Bedford County’s market value of agricultural products sold. That number makes the county number one in Tennessee and places Bedford County in the …

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USDA: Bedford #1 in poultry

Hog Slat chain seeks workers

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Poultry and eggs make up over $83,000,000 of Bedford County’s market value of agricultural products sold. That number makes the county number one in Tennessee and places Bedford County in the top 15% of 3,000 counties nationwide, according to USDA’s 2017 Census of Agriculture.  

With almost 5.5 million broiler and other meat-type chicken inventoried in the latest data, the commercial poultry industry here in Bedford County called for a Georgia Poultry Equipment, a division of Hog Slat, Inc., to be opened up in 2007 to meet that demand, according to regional manager Randle Smith. He’s been working for Hog Slat, located at 105 Anthony Lane, for 13 years. The company is now looking for a retail store manager.  

Hog Slat, Inc., with its standout name, is a nationwide family-owned business, originating out of North Carolina, that provides products for both hog and poultry farmers. They manufacture and produce their own product line as well as other manufactured parts for resale, services, and outside sales for commercial poultry farms—anything from feeders to fans to feed bins.  

They are still working around the supply chain disruption that happened during 2020’s pandemic shutdowns, but the demand still needs to be met.  

“We’re all feeling that hit from the supply chain, especially with the raw materials. But we’re managing, we have a good team and preparing for months down the road,” said Smith.  

Georgia Poultry Equipment is open 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To apply for the position, you can call 931- 680-0742 or visit their website at https:// www.hogslat.com/career-opportunities.