Joe Jurgielewicz & Son: What it Takes to Build a Pekin Duck Dynasty

In this episode we are joined by Joey and Michael Jurgielewicz, of Joe Jurgielewicz & Son - a family-owned, fourth-generation Pekin duck farmer based in Pennsylvania.

They discuss the founding of this family-owned and operated business and what are the key ingredients to building one of the largest Pekin duck farming businesses in the U.S. Michael and Joey give insight into:

• Why part of their success comes from being the only poultry farm in North America owned and operated by a veterinarian.


• How having veterinarians as owners has fostered the family's belief in humanely treating animals and how this creates a higher quality product.


• According to Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the average life of a family business is 24 years. How they've beat these odds.


• Why the continuous pursuit of improvement has led to a lasting business.


• Expanding their business here in the U.S. and globally.


• The increasing consumer interest in eating duck meat and its health benefits.


• The shift towards consumers wanting less processed foods.

Don't miss this insightful conversation!