Joe Jurgielewicz & Son: What it Takes to Build a Pekin Duck Dynasty
Update: 2025-08-30
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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!
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