"We decided to raise our kids on the farm because we wanted to share with our children our love of working with animals and teach them the rewards that come from hard work. Both of our children are planning on attending University to advance their education and ultimately come back and run the family farm."
"After having explored very different careers, I’m excited that I gravitated towards my roots; egg farming. I love that the future of egg farming is wide open and that I get to be part of it while carrying forward our family tradition and being the next generation to do so."
"They learn slowly the notions of work, starting with small jobs. They learn that you can’t take everything for granted and that you need to work to get pennies for candies!"
Laviolette family
"Today, there is much more transparency in everything we do. I’m excited about how the role of the consumer changes what farming is today. There are more opportunities for us as farmers to listen and connect with consumers than ever before."
"Although not in the way we would have ever hoped it, the exciting opportunity for us three sisters to run and grow our family egg farming business has only brought us closer together. We believe the egg farming business is ready for innovation and creativity in thinking in the way we do things and we’re more than happy to apply our skills in doing that."
"Everything. That’s what life’s about really. And that’s another beauty about living on a farm – they are much closer to you than if they were in town or if they had a job away from home. Family can be totally integrated in the farm."
"It’s offered me an opportunity to be involved in a business that I’ve extremely enjoyed for my whole life, really just the opportunity to work with animals and provide food for other people. It’s been very enjoyable and the whole family is proud of it and thankful of the opportunities it has offered."