How Trey Braswell Built a Top Egg Operation on Faith & Family Values

Dec 11

How Trey Braswell Built a Values-Driven Egg Operation for the Next Generation

(Farm4Fun Episode — Braswell Family Farms)

Today’s Farm4Fun episode brings you straight to the porch of Braswell Family Farms, where Trey Braswell, fourth-generation president of one of the East Coast’s leading egg and feed operations, shares the story behind a multigenerational business built on faith, stewardship, and service.

From humble roots in 1943 as a small grist mill, Braswell Family Farms has evolved over 80+ years into a major private-label and specialty-egg supplier with a robust feed mill, pullet and layer operations, and a growing footprint in organic and pasture-raised eggs. But as Trey reminds us throughout the conversation, the heart of the business hasn’t changed — the people, the values, and the responsibility of carrying a family legacy forward.

From Sweeping Floors to Leading the Company

Trey started in the family business the old-fashioned way — by jumping into whatever work needed to be done. As a high-school employee, he swept floors, maintained mill bins, and unloaded rail cars, gaining a ground-floor understanding of where the real work happens.

After studying business, Trey returned home with fresh ideas and a renewed passion to serve both the farm and the people behind it.

Major Growth Milestones Under Trey’s Leadership

The episode digs into some of the biggest expansions and changes he’s helped shepherd, including:

New pullet and layer facilities designed for efficiency and hen well-being
Launching pasture-raised and organic egg production to meet growing consumer demand
Rebranding from Braswell Foods to Braswell Family Farms, strengthening the identity and mission
Building a culture around stewardship, including forming an internal “Stewardship Team” focused on service, integrity, humility, and doing the right thing for customers and employees alike

Each milestone reinforces Trey’s commitment to growth without losing the soul of the family farm.

A Legacy Built on Faith, Integrity, and Helping People Thrive

More than the buildings or the birds, Trey says his mission is about building people. We talk through how he:

Works to make employees feel like family
Leads with faith-based principles
Uses stewardship as the backbone of every decision
Balances honoring past generations while preparing the business for future ones

This values-driven approach sets Braswell Family Farms apart in an industry that’s rapidly changing — from consumer expectations to animal-welfare standards to labor needs.

What It Really Means to Lead a Four-Generation Farm in 2025

Trey opens up about the weight, privilege, and purpose that come with stewarding a business that represents nearly a century of family dedication. Expect stories about: