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Dueck Farms LLC
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Hans and Lisa Dueck are multi-generational poultry farmers who have an impressive track record of transforming poultry farming practices due to their unique skill set in both commercial and small-scale farming. Their strengths include extensive experience in animal husbandry, processing, product development and farm-to-market distribution. Their farm has set a new standard by decentralizing poultry production, pioneering a transitional model from a commercial poultry operation to a vertically integrated, community-centric farming operation. The Duecks are pioneering a poultry production model that is scalable and allows family farms to maintain greater control and profit from their operations. Their farming innovations not only revolutionize current poultry production practices but also chart a transformative course for the future of ethical and efficient poultry farming on a state and national level. Their contributions to the farming community have earned them letters of endorsement and approval from the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, Texas State Representatives, and industry experts. The Duecks have recently been approved for Part A of their EB-1 (persons of extraordinary ability) green card application in the field of business.
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1) Is Competent ... Hans and Lisa Duecks dedication to decentralized, sustainable farming practices has not only earned them recognition within the local community but has also elevated their farming operation to national significance. Their work carries significant national importance in the sphere of small-scale, sustainable farming and ethical sourcing. Their journey to pioneer a decentralized poultry production model represents excellence in the agricultural landscape, standing as a testament to the values of food safety and responsible farming practices.
2) Is Honest...The overwhelmingly positive feedback and testimonies of their loyal and dedicated customers speak to the Duecks character and integrity.
3) Is Respectful ...both of the interests of their customers and community, as well as to the animals in their care.
4) Has Integrity ... the Dueck Model dedicates a significant portion of their products to be donated to food banks, low-income families, and non-profit organizations. It is a true community centered family farming operation.
5) Has Courage ... Pioneering a small-scale, decentralized model of production in an industry that heavily subsidizes and favors commercial production is not for the weak. It requires tenacity and a relentless spirit to stand up against large-scale industry pressure, as well as a passionate belief in ones vision for establishing sustainable family farms and a community oriented production model.
6) Has a Proven Record... The Dueck Model has proven to be both economically viable and reproducible, while adhering to the prescribed standards for animal welfare and environmental sustainability. The sustainable farming practices espoused by Dueck Farms are characterized by a number of unconventional strategies that constitute a significant departure from orthodox poultry farming methodologies. These practices have, in effect, redefined the normative standards within the poultry farming industry and resulted in a scalable, reproducible model for decentralized poultry production.