Although he was born and raised on a dairy farm, Danny Moretti of the Tomales FFA Chapter in California decided to start an organic poultry operation after a local poultry producer sought organic egg producers to meet high market demand. He now operates a certified organic poultry operation consisting of 2,200 birds. Over 90 percent of his eggs are sold as organic under the Marin Sun Farms label. This agreement has increased his ability to negotiate and market his flock. He also sells eggs to a local grocery store, to neighbors and at local farmers markets. Moretti is supported by parents Mike and Monique Moretti and FFA advisor William Costanzo. This award is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Tyson Foods, Inc.
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