Thanksgiving 2014

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THANKSGIVING 2014
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THANKSGIVING 2014 • VOLUME 30 • ISSUE 3
CON T E N TS
Happy Thanksgiving
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Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias
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EDITOR IN CHIEF
Robin Robinson
MANAGING EDITOR
Ashley Cockerham
GRAPHIC ARTS EDITOR
Lorin McAlpin
COORDINATOR
Tessa Cain
CORPORATE TRANSLATOR
Vania Nelson
REPORTERS
Mattie Conner Robinson Named 2014 Woman of Distinction
Corporate Trainees
Summer Internship Program
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LAUREL PROCESSING
Carol Simmons, Allena Harrington
LAUREL PRODUCTION
Danny Martin, Leroy Hartfield COLLINS PROCESSING
Brad Clark, Gail Garrett
COLLINS PRODUCTION
April Kendrick HAZLEHURST PROCESSING
Amberly Sherwood
HAZLEHURST PRODUCTION
Scott Gann, Amber Crenshaw
MCCOMB PROCESSING
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Grady Cutrer, Jasmine Varnado
I Am Thankful 13
Glenda Bonds
5K Chicken Run
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Denise Cabrera, Teresa Gonzalez
BRAZOS PROCESSING
Brisa Sanchez
BRAZOS PRODUCTION
Holiday Recipe
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President's Safety Award 28
Anonymous Tip Line
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Our Children
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Veterinary View: Only Chicken in my Chicken
Joni Fullerton
MCCOMB PRODUCTION
HAMMOND PROCESSING
CHILD CARE
Alice Winston
FOODS
Ron Forrest, Kelly Alejandro
WACO PROCESSING
Lily Bolanos
WACO PRODUCTION
Melissa Pounds
ADEL PRODUCTION
Keisly Exum, Donna Allen
MOULTRIE PROCESSING
Nick Worley, Julie Hales
KINSTON PROCESSING
Randy Green
KINSTON PRODUCTION
OUR VISION STATEMENT
Sanderson Farms is special. We are a successful,
growing publicly-held company, respected
in the communities in which we live and the
industries of which we are a part.
Our dedicated team of caring individuals treats
all persons with absolute respect and integrity.
People in our organization are devoted to the
success of their associates in fulfilling their chosen
potential in all aspects of life.
Our primary responsibility is to maximize
shareholder value. Our hallmarks are quality
products, responsiveness to customer needs,
ON THE COVER
Lampkin Butts, President and Chief Operating Officer, with
wife, Susie Butts, and grandchildren, Case Butts, Brooks Butts and
Sadie Sutton.
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superior achievement, prudent growth and
successful people.
Sanderson Farms, Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
THANKSGIVING 2014
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Dear Associates,
This Thanksgiving, I am again reminded that we
have much to be thankful for at Sanderson Farms.
Voted as one of America’s 100 Most Trustworthy
Companies by Forbes Magazine, our company is
blessed to have directors, employees and contract
producers who consistently uphold our company’s
vision by being honest, trustworthy and treating
people with respect and integrity. With solid
operating margins, favorable market conditions and
an eminent expansion into East Texas, Sanderson
Farms is poised for future growth and additional
opportunities to reward its shareholders in 2015 and
beyond.
We are pleased with the construction progress of
our new Palestine, Texas facilities, and we expect to
begin processing chickens on February 9, 2015. This
expansion will increase our company’s processing
capacity by nearly 15 percent and will add another
1,200 employees to our ranks. Sanderson Farms
looks forward to the opportunities that these new
state-of-the-art poultry facilities will create for our
shareholders, customers, employees and growers.
Thanks to the due diligence of our employees
and contract producers, Sanderson Farms has
had yet another outstanding year. We continue to
recover from the challenging market conditions
of 2011 and 2012 in spite of lower than anticipated
processing volumes triggered by decreasing hatch
rates and lower live bird weights. The high prices of
competing proteins have offset such shortcomings
in our performance and shifted more consumer
demand to affordable proteins such as chicken.
Cash prices for corn delivered to the company
decreased 28.7 percent compared with the third
quarter a year ago, while the price for soybean
meal delivered to the company increased 17.6
percent. For the nine months ended July 31, 2014,
the company’s cash prices for corn decreased
33.7 percent, whereas soybean meal increased 3.7
percent when compared to the nine months ended
July 31, 2013.
While market conditions remained favorable
during the quarter, financial results were negatively
affected by lower than anticipated volume
processed at the company’s poultry plants.
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Several factors contributed to the reduced volume,
including fewer head processed as a result of lower
than target hatch rates at our hatcheries and lower
than target live weights of chickens processed. The
hatch rate has now recovered.
It has been disappointing this year to
make no progress on our operational goals.
That must improve in 2015. I am optimistic that
2015 will hold great things for our company. We will
continue to maintain a strong balance sheet that
supports our business and provides the flexibility
to pursue a growth strategy that allows us to
perform consistently within the top ten percent
of our industry. It is my hope that in 2015, we, as
a company, can surpass all our goals to achieve
unparalleled standards of performance in
our industry.
By the time this letter reaches you, we will
have concluded our second annual Sanderson
Farms Championship golf tournament. I have high
hopes that this year’s tournament will exceed our
contributions to Friends of Children’s Hospital from
the prior year and create additional opportunities
to assist critically ill children through the charitable
care provided by the Blair E. Batson Hospital for
Children. During this season of Thanksgiving, what
better time is there to give back to those who
are less fortunate than us and thank God for the
blessings of health and healing.
This Thanksgiving, please join my family as we
allow this holiday season to be a season of joy and
gratitude to God for all of our many blessings. Susie
and I have so much to be thankful for this year, most
importantly, for our health, our three children, their
spouses, and our three beautiful grandchildren, who
continue to be such a blessing in our lives. From my
family to yours, may this season of Thanksgiving be
filled with many blessings and plenty of time spent
with your loved ones.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Lampkin Butts
President and Chief Operating Officer
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FELIZ DÍA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS
Estimados Socios,
se vieron afectados negativamente por un volumen
procesado por debajo de lo anticipado en las plantas
Esta temporada de Acción de Gracias me hace
avícolas de la compañía. Varios factores contribuyeron
recordar una vez más que nosotros tenemos mucho por
a la reducción del volumen, incluyendo menos pollos
qué estar agradecidos en Sanderson Farms. Elegida
procesados como consecuencia de las tasas de
como una de las 100 Compañías Más Confiables de
incubación por debajo de las metas en nuestros criaderos
América por la revista Forbes, nuestra empresa está
y el peso de los pollos vivos procesados por debajo de las
bendecida por tener directores, empleados y productores
metas. La tasa de incubación ahora se ha recuperado.
por contrato que sostienen constantemente la visión de
nuestra empresa al ser honestos, confiables y tratar a
progreso en nuestras metas operacionales. Eso debe
las personas con respeto e integridad. Con márgenes
mejorar en el 2015. Me siento optimista de que el 2015
operativos sólidos, condiciones favorables del mercado
traerá cosas buenas para nuestra empresa. Seguiremos
y una expansión eminente en el este de Texas, Sanderson
manteniendo un sólido estado financiero que soporta
Farms está preparada para un crecimiento futuro y
nuestro negocio y proporciona la flexibilidad necesaria
oportunidades adicionales para recompensar a sus
para seguir una estrategia de crecimiento que nos permita
accionistas en el 2015 y más allá.
desempeñar consistentemente dentro del diez por ciento
de los mejores en nuestra industria. Tengo la esperanza de
Estamos muy contentos con el progreso de la
Ha sido decepcionante este año el no lograr ningún
construcción de nuestras nuevas instalaciones en
que en el año 2015, nosotros, como empresa, podamos
Palestine, Texas, y esperamos comenzar a procesar
sobrepasar todas nuestras metas y marcas máximas para
pollos a partir del 9 de febrero de 2015. Esta expansión
alcanzar niveles incomparables de desempeño en nuestra
aumentará la capacidad de procesamiento de nuestra
industria.
compañía por casi un 15 por ciento y añadirá 1,200
empleados adicionales a nuestros rangos. Sanderson
concluido nuestro segundo torneo anual de golf del
Farms anhela las oportunidades que estas nuevas
Campeonato de Sanderson Farms, y tengo grandes
instalaciones avícolas de última generación crearán para
esperanzas de que el torneo de este año superará nuestras
nuestros accionistas, clientes, empleados y productores.
contribuciones del año anterior a Friends of Children’s
Hospital y creará oportunidades adicionales para ayudar
Gracias a la debida diligencia de nuestros empleados
Para cuando esta carta les llegue, habremos
y la de los productores por contrato, Sanderson
a los niños gravemente enfermos mediante el cuidado
Farms ha tenido otro año excepcional. Continuamos
caritativo proporcionado por el Blair E. Batson Hospital for
recuperándonos de las desafiantes condiciones del
Children. Durante esta temporada de Acción de Gracias,
mercado en 2011 y 2012, a pesar de los volúmenes de
qué mejor momento hay para aportar a aquellos que son
procesamiento por debajo de lo anticipado provocados
menos afortunados que nosotros y agradecerle a Dios por
por la disminución de las tasas de incubación y del
las bendiciones de salud y sanación.
peso reducido de las aves vivas. Los precios altos de las
proteínas competidoras han compensado estas carencias
familia al permitir que esta temporada de fiestas sea una
en nuestro desempeño y han desplazado mayor demanda
temporada de alegría y gratitud a Dios por todas nuestras
de los consumidores hacia proteínas asequibles como el
bendiciones. Susie y yo tenemos mucho por qué estar
pollo.
agradecidos este año, principalmente, por nuestra salud,
nuestros tres hijos, sus cónyuges, y nuestros tres hermosos
Los precios al contado del maíz entregado a la
Este Día de Acción de Gracias, por favor únase a mi
empresa disminuyeron 28.7 por ciento en comparación
nietos, que siguen siendo una bendición en nuestras vidas.
con el tercer trimestre del año pasado, mientras que el
De mi familia a la suya, que esta temporada de Acción de
precio de la harina de soya entregado a la compañía
Gracias esté lleno de muchas bendiciones y con suficiente
aumentó un 17.6 por ciento. Por los nueve meses finalizados
tiempo para pasarlo con sus seres queridos.
el 31 de julio de 2014, los precios al contado de la empresa
Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias,
para el maíz disminuyeron 33.7 por ciento, mientras que
la harina de soya aumentó 3.7 por ciento en comparación
con los nueve meses finalizados el 31 de julio de 2013.
Aunque las condiciones del mercado se mantuvieron
Lampkin Butts
favorables durante el trimestre, los resultados financieros
Presidente y Principal Oficial de Operaciones
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ROBINSON NAMED 2014 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION
Robin Robinson, Director of Organization
Development and Corporate Communication, has
been named amongst the Girl Scouts of Greater
Mississippi’s 2014 Women of Distinction. The Women
of Distinction honor is a part of a national Girl
Scout program that celebrates the achievements
of women. Honorees of the program are women
whose personal and professional accomplishments
make them positive role models that inspire girls
to achieve their own goals and dreams. Women
recognized by the annual Women of Distinction
program exemplify the Girl Scout Promise through
ethical leadership and a commitment to making
a difference in the lives of their fellow citizens
through community service.
Robinson, a Jones County native, has served in
various capacities throughout her more than 36
year tenure with the company, beginning her
career in the poultry industry as a Cost Accountant
shortly after her graduation from college. Robinson
graduated from the University of Southern
Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Business Administration with an emphasis in
Accounting.
ROBIN ROBINSON
In 2000, Robinson was named to her current
position with Sanderson Farms as Director of Organization Development and Corporate Communication.
As director, her responsibilities include Training, Trainee and Internship Programs, Recruitment Program
and Corporate Communication. She currently chairs Sanderson Farms’ Wage and Salary Committee, as
well as serving on the company’s Executive Committee and Diversity Committee.
Robinson serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Jones County Junior College Foundation and is the
2016-2017 Council Chair for the Mississippi Economic Council. She serves on the Board of Directors for
the Dixie Electric Power Association and the Mississippi Center for Obesity Research at the University of
Mississippi Medical Center.
Robinson has been named as one of Mississippi’s 50 Leading Business Women, recognized by the Mississippi
YMCA as a “Woman Who Makes a Difference,” named as one of America’s 2000 Notable Women, and
awarded the Most Distinguished Alumnae Award by the Mississippi- Louisiana Phi Theta Kappa. She was
also inducted into the University of Southern Mississippi’s Alumni Hall of Fame and selected as a 2014
honored alumni for Jones County Junior College’s Alumni Association.
Funds raised through Women of Distinction events help to extend Girl Scouting to underserved communities
and increase service to local troops. Programs such as these enable the Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi
to provide exciting, engaging and educational programs and to offer financial assistance to girls who
otherwise would not be able to participate in Girl Scout activities, opportunities, events or adventures.
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CORPORATE TRAINEES
BETTY JO GONZALEZ
Betty Jo Gonzalez has
joined Sanderson Farms
as a Maintenance
Trainee. Prior to joining
Sanderson Farms,
she earned a degree
in Industrial Systems
Technology at Moultrie
Technical College located
in Moultrie, Georgia. In
her spare time, Betty Jo
enjoys spending time
with her three children,
Adrian, Haley and Sally
Grace. Sanderson Farms
welcomes Betty Jo
to the team.
JAMARIAN BROWN
Beginning Trainee, Ben
Miller, graduated from
Texas A&M University with
a Bachelor of Science
degree in Agri-Business.
Ben has one son, Brayden
Lee Miller, whom he enjoys
spending time with when
he is not hard at work for
Sanderson Farms. Ben
also enjoys competing in
men’s softball leagues in
his spare time. Sanderson
Farms welcomes Ben Miller
to the team.
BEN MILLER
SOPHIA THOMAS
Sanderson Farms
welcomes Claudia
Gomez as a Beginning
Trainee. Prior to joining the
company, Claudia earned
a bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration
from Texas A&M University.
In her spare time, Claudia
enjoys reading, spending
time with friends, relaxing
at home and cooking for
her husband, Angel Mares.
CLAUDIA GOMEZ
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Sanderson Farms welcomes
Jamarian Brown to the
Beginning Trainee Program.
Jamarian earned his
Bachelor of Science degree
in Education, Health and
Physical Education from
Valdosta State University
in Georgia. When he is not
hard at work for Sanderson
Farms, Jamarian enjoys
participating in activities
at the New Prospect Baptist
Church in Adel, Georgia,
where he is an active
member.
Sophia Thomas joins
Sanderson Farms as a
Beginning Trainee. At the
Florida Agricultural and
Mechanical University,
Sophia earned a Bachelor
of Science degree
in Agriculture with a
concentration in Food
Science. During her tenure
at Florida Agricultural and
Mechanical University,
Sophia served as a trip
advisor for the Food
Science Club. Sanderson
Farms welcomes Sophia to
the team.
Jacob Weaver joined
Sanderson Farms as a
Beginning Trainee after
earning a Bachelor of
Applied Science degree
in Diversified Agriculture
from Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College in
Tifton, Georgia. In his
spare time, Jacob enjoys
physical fitness, nutrition
and hunting. Sanderson
Farms welcomes Jacob to
the team.
JACOB WEAVER
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CORPORATE TRAINEES
Jon Walters has joined
Sanderson Farms as a
Beginning Trainee. Jon
earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Agricultural
Business Management
from Texas State University.
In his spare time, Jon
enjoys golf, classic car
restoration and hunting.
Sanderson Farms
welcomes Jon to the team.
JON WALTERS
ELIZABETH HOLLEY
WYLISHA DAY
Elizabeth Holley, Beginning
Trainee, graduated from
Mississippi State University
with a bachelor’s degree
in Communication with
an emphasis in Public
Relations. Elizabeth is a
native of Argentina and
a member of the Church
of Christ. In her spare
time, Elizabeth enjoys
paper cutting, crocheting
and other crafts. One of
Elizabeth’s favorite quotes
is by John Wooden, “Little
things make the big things
happen.”
JOSHUA HAWKINS
Daniel Forde has joined
Sanderson Farms as a
Beginning Trainee. Daniel
graduated from Mississippi
State University with a
bachelor’s degree in
Marketing. In his spare
time, Daniel enjoys hunting
and fishing. Sanderson
Farms welcomes Daniel
Forde to the team.
DANIEL FORDE
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Wylisha Day has joined
Sanderson Farms as a
Beginning Trainee. Wylisha
earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in English from
Southeastern Louisiana
University located in
Hammond, Louisiana.
Wylisha has one child,
Hydi’ Jackson, whom she
enjoys reading, dancing
and sewing with. One of
Wylisha’s favorite Bible
verses is, “I can do all
things through Jesus Christ
that strengthens me.”Philippians 4:13
Beginning Trainee,
Joshua Hawkins, earned
a Bachelor of Sports
Administration degree
from Belhaven University
in Jackson, Mississippi.
In his spare time, Joshua
enjoys playing basketball,
baseball, football and
video games. One of
Joshua’s favorite quotes
is by Charles Darwin, “A
man who dares to waste
one hour of time has not
discovered the value of
life.”
Sanderson Farms welcomes
Lorin McAlpin as a
Beginning Trainee. Lorin
earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Graphic Design
from Mississippi College in
Clinton, Mississippi. In her
spare time, Lorin enjoys
working as a freelance
photographer. She is also
a member of the American
Institute of Graphic Arts.
LORIN MCALPIN
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2014 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
By Kayla Taylor, Corporate Recruiter
This
summer,
82
students
completed
the
Sanderson
Farms
Summer
Internship
Program,
a
10-week program for college students who are currently enrolled in a college or university. Interns work in
either the Live Production, Processing or Prepared Foods divisions of our business. The Summer Internship
Program is an opportunity for students to learn more about the poultry industry and Sanderson Farms.
At the conclusion of the Summer Internship Program, students deliver an oral presentation to members
of Sanderson Farms’ management team, college and university representatives. In addition to the oral
presentation, Interns must also submit a written summary of their work experiences, learning outcomes,
and career aspirations in reflection of their personal growth throughout the 10-week program.
Interns who participated in the 2014 Summer Internship Program hailed from 26 different colleges and
universities spanning across five states including Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina.
Universities and colleges represented within the 2014 Summer Internship Program included Campbell
University, Jones County Junior College, University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi State University,
Alcorn State University, Southwest Mississippi Community College, Jackson State University, Sam Houston
State University, Mississippi Valley State University, Belhaven University, Southeastern Louisiana University,
University of Mississippi, Delta State University, William Carey University, Baylor University, North Carolina
A&T State University, Pitt Community College, East Carolina University, Valdosta State University, Abraham
Baldwin Agricultural College, Fort Valley State University, Tuskegee University, Albany State University, Prairie
View A&M University, Texas A&M University and Stephen F. Austin State University.
Sanderson Farms is pleased to have had the privilege to introduce more than 80 students to the aspiring
career opportunities currently available within Sanderson Farms and the poultry industry.
MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA INTERNS
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2014 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
NORTH CAROLINA INTERNS
GEORGIA INTERNS
TEXAS INTERNS
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VETERINARY VIEW
Only
CHICKEN
in my Chicken
By Dr. Phil Stayer,
Corporate Veterinarian
How often have you been asked,
“Are there hormones in my chicken?”
I get that question all the time. “How
else can chickens get so big, so fast?”
The simple answer to the second
question is intelligent selection. Good
ole’ Mendelian genetics has produced
linear improvements on growth rate
and feed conversion since the 1950s.
In truth, the only consumable
foods that do not have hormones
are water, minerals or completely
synthetic (man-made) items. Every
plant and animal has some type
of naturally occurring hormones to
regulate growth, healing and other
functions of life. Any meat we eat,
whether wild caught fish, farm raised
fowl or free-ranging beef, has some
remaining hormones from when the
animal was still alive. Even Twinkies,
those unnatural cakes of man-made
sweetness, have hormones since the
cake portion has some wheat flour as
an ingredient. Anything made from
plants or animals will have residual
naturally occurring hormones, albeit
at very low levels. If there weren’t
hormones in the chicken you ate, then
it wasn’t natural chicken.
Artificial hormones are available for
use in some meat producing animals
in the United States– but none are
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available for poultry. A producer
may label chicken with “no added
hormones or steroids,” but they must
also include the following statement,
“USDA prohibits the use of hormones
and steroids in poultry.” Chicken
may have fewer hormones per
pound compared to other meats,
but the hormones found
in any meat product
(beef, pork, fish or other
species) are considered
so inconsequential that
the USDA lists no warnings
on any United States
produced meat.
How about antibiotics?
Aren’t all conventionally
reared
food
animals
dependent on antibiotics
so much so that we
are
wearing
out
antibiotics for human use?
Does
chicken meat contain antibiotics?
The simple answer to all these
questions is “no.”
Antibiotics are used in animal
agriculture when indicated for animal
well-being.
At Sanderson Farms,
veterinarians design preventative
health programs, primarily through
biosecurity
(prevent
disease
exposure) and vaccination (build
"Are there
hormones
in my
chicken?"
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VETERINARY VIEW
From left to right: Dr. Jonathan James, Corporate Quality Assurance Manager; Dr. Marty Ewing, Director of Technical Services;
Dr. David French, Staff Veterinarian; Dr. Phil Stayer, Corporate Veterinarian; and Dr. Erin Riley, Staff Veterinarian
immunity before exposure), as
there are very few therapeutic
options (antibiotics) available for
use in poultry. Despite our best
plans, animals may still get ill. The
live production veterinary team
directs diagnostic efforts to find
the cause of the problem so that
similar issues may be prevented
in other flocks. However, if a
flock contracts a disease, we will
do our best to take care of the
chickens with the available Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)
approved tools, which at times
involves antibiotics.
The FDA regulates antibiotics
used in commercial poultry
production.
All
antibiotics
used in chickens produced
within the United States have
FDA
established
withdrawal
times– which are the numbers
of days between the last dose
given and the date the animal
may be harvested for human
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consumption. The withdrawal
time ensures that there are no
harmful antibiotic residues left
when the meat is packaged.
There are labels stating “raised
without antibiotics” claims that
reflect upon how the flock was
raised; not the finished product.
All
commercially
produced
meat, regardless of the label,
is free of any harmful antibiotic
residues when offered for sale.
Many
consumers
are
concerned that antibiotic use
in food animals may lead to
antibiotic resistance in humans.
It has not been proven that
consuming meat from animals
in which antibiotics were used
to treat disease contributes to
antibiotic resistance in humans.
Antibiotic resistance transfer
tends to be more direct, such
as from person to person. For
example, almost all human
MRSA
(methicillin
resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus)
has
been documented to come from
other humans, most particularly
through
in-hospital
contact
(nosocomial infections). It has
also been shown that people
can get resistant organisms from
animals by giving antibiotics
to animals that live in close
proximity to them, especially
close contact with pets.
For antibiotic resistance to
transfer from food animals
to consumers, the bacteria
must survive through many
preventative measures in our
modern U.S. food chain. From
Sanderson Farms’ perspective,
we
stop
any
antibiotic
treatments well in excess of FDA
requirements prior to harvest. We
sustain a precise time frame for
food and water to be given to
the flock before transferring birds
from farms to processing plants
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VETERINARY VIEW
taste and, most importantly, they
separate from uncooked foods
in order to reduce bacterial load.
have no impact on public health.
such as produce and other fullyAll animals have bacteria in
After
evisceration
and
cooked items.
their intestinal tracts, so ensuring
inspection, chicken meat is
All meat proteins should
empty digestive tracts prior to
be cooked to recommended
quickly cooled and kept cool
harvest substantially reduces
temperatures to kill bacteria that
to reduce bacterial growth. The
the bacterial numbers coming in
may be present on the meat.
“cold chain” is the refrigeration
with the animals.
Once at the processing facility,
The USDA recommends cooking
process required in the United
chicken carcasses are washed
chicken to at least 165°F. Cooking
States to keep low product
several times before and after
temperatures that complement
temperatures from processing
feather removal. USDA personnel
the different cuts of meat, as well
facilities until it gets to each
inspect each carcass to ensure
as delicious chicken recipes, can
grocery store or restaurant. Once
visible health and sanitation of the
be found on our website at www.
at home, it is each consumer’s
chickens. Chickens are washed
sandersonfarms.com. Cooking
responsibility to keep raw
again several times after USDA
any meat to the recommended
meat cool (less than 40°F)
inspection to ensure cleanliness.
temperature is the final level of
until cooking.
Bacterial levels are
bacterial reduction.
So what is in your
checked throughout
Sanderson
Farms’
the
evisceration
"Our 100% Natural brand
brand chicken? Only
process to ensure
chicken. No added
sanitation
steps
of chicken is always a single ingredient
hormones.
No
are working on the
product: just chicken. No added hormones. residual antibiotics
invisible bacteria in
other chemicals.
addition to removal
No residual antibiotics or other chemicals." or
If you read the fine
of visible soiling.
And what about
print on other brands
- Dr. Phil Stayer, Corporate Veterinarian
those
sanitation
of
chicken,
you
steps? Are they baths
will notice many of
of cancer-causing
them add saltwater
As a consumer, you have the
chemicals as suggested this
or broth to their chicken before
final responsibility to keep your
summer on the Dr. Oz television
it’s packaged but, rest assured,
food safe to consume at home,
show? No. Products effective in
not Sanderson Farms. Our
which is easily accomplished
killing bacteria may be added
100% Natural brand of chicken
with a few simple steps. First, any
to spray or rinse water to assist
is always a single ingredient
raw meat past the expiration date
in bacterial removal; however,
product:
just
chicken.
should be discarded. Almost all
any products approved by the
Sanderson
Farms
uses
reports of bacterial problems
USDA and the FDA for use
FDA
and
USDA
approved
with people getting sick from
as
processing
aids
must
products and procedures to
consuming meat have been
demonstrate no lasting effects
keep flocks healthy and treat
linked to improper handling of the
after
application.
These
those that need additional
raw material or improper cooking
processing aids are diluted
help. Veterinary oversight of
of the final product. Proper
significantly, break down in
all aspects of growth and final
handling instructions include
water to non-harmful substances
product
evaluation
should
keeping work surfaces, utensils
and may be rinsed off before the
provide consumer confidence
and serving dishes clean before
chicken leaves the plant. When
in purchasing any Sanderson
and after handling raw meat.
present in such insignificant
Farms’ poultry product. 100%
To avoid cross-contamination,
amounts in any finished product,
Natural Chicken equals 100%
raw proteins should be kept
they do not affect appearance or
happy consumers.
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THANKSGIVING 2014
"I AM THANKFUL..."
Jimmy Jenkins
Feed Truck Driver
Hazlehurst Production
“… to be a part of
Sanderson Farms as a Feed
Truck Driver.”
Elia Cienfuegos
Evisceration I
Waco Processing
“… for my job and
everything God has given
me.”
Stephanie Danforth
Flock Supervisor
Adel Production
“… for God’s grace and
mercy. I am also thankful
for my family, friends
and job.”
Juana Martinez
Debone II
Waco Processing
“… for my job and
everything God has given
me.”
James Watkins, Jr.
Feed Truck Driver
Hazlehurst Production
“… to be alive and to have
a job.”
Marie Pitts
Shop Parts Clerk
Adel Production
“… for my friends, my family
and football parties with
lots of hollering.”
Salome MontesDeoca
Evisceration I
Waco Processing
“… for my job and for all of
the people that have been
kind to me.”
Jack Elliott
Live Haul Driver
Adel Production
“… for my family and
grandchildren.”
Easter Ducksworth
Quality Control I
Collins Processing
“… for life, family, friends
and my job.”
THANKSGIVING 2014
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"I AM THANKFUL..."
Jason Martin
Feed Truck Driver
Hazlehurst Production
“… for my job.”
Jace Boleware
Quality Control Manager
Collins Processing
“… for friends and family.”
Jose Torga
Live Haul Driver
Brazos Production
“… for my job.”
Fredrick Johnson
Debone Supervisor II
Waco Processing
Jack Cardin
Live Haul Driver
Adel Production
“… for my family and job.”
Jonathan Johnson
Advanced Trainee
“… for my beautiful wife
and gorgeous daughter.”
Austin Jones
Feed Mill Maintenance
Kinston Production
“… for my family, my job
here at Sanderson Farms
and my friends.”
Monica Watkins
Debone II
Collins Processing
“… for my family and
my job.”
Ethan Sanders
Debone Supervisor II
Waco Processing
“… for my family, friends
and for the opportunity
Sanderson Farms has given
me to better myself.”
“… for the opportunity to
meet people of integrity who
are ready to take Sanderson
Farms to the next level.”
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THANKSGIVING 2014
"I AM THANKFUL..."
Robert Spencer
Control Room Technician
Kinston Production
“… for my son being able
to come and spend time
with me over his summer
vacation.”
Sophia Watkins
Debone II
Collins Processing
“… for life.”
Brett Stewart
Feed Mill Control Room Tech
Collins Production
“… for a company that I can
add value to and a family
that supports me.”
Nygeria Graves
Fabrication I
Foods Division
“… for my new job with
good benefits.”
Kevin Price
Feed Mill Maintenance
Kinston Production
“… to be alive.”
Stephen Ingram
Feed Mill Supervisor
Collins Production
Tracy Brewer
Employee Records Clerk
Hammond Processing
William Heath
Advanced Trainee I
“… for my family, friends
and a great job that is filled
with opportunities.”
“… for family, friends, God’s saving
grace and a job that allows me to
share God’s word and the love of
Christ with my coworkers.”
THANKSGIVING 2014
“… for good health, a good job
and my family. My wife and I are
anxiously awaiting the birth of our
first child, a boy, any day now.”
Neil Dudley
Flock Supervisor
Kinston Production
“… for my wife, children, a
great job and, most of all,
God’s forgiveness.”
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"I AM THANKFUL..."
Gary Johnson
Feed Truck Driver
Collins Production
“… for my family and
a good job with good
benefits.”
Nicole Pierce
Evisceration I
Hammond Processing
“… for my family, my job
and my health.”
Santasia Sanchez
Debone II
Waco Processing
“… for working at
Sanderson Farms.”
Billy Don Graves
Feed Truck Driver
Collins Production
Jonathan Dowdle
Debone II
Waco Processing
“… for my new supervisor,
Fredrick Johnson, in
Debone II lines 1 and 2.”
Leticia Harris
Evisceration I
Hammond Processing
“… for being able to spend
time with my family every
year during the holidays.”
John Smith
Specialty I
Laurel Processing
“… for my job, my family
and my friends.”
Mesha Hays
Fabrication I
Foods Division
“… for my new job with
good benefits.”
Shedrick Dotson
Advanced Trainee
“… for family outside
of family.”
“… for my Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ; for my loving family; friends;
and the opportunity to work for a
company with Christian values.”
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THANKSGIVING 2014
"I AM THANKFUL..."
Robbie Mayers, Jr.
Beginning Trainee
“… for family, friends,
God, good health and my
position in life.”
Michael Hawk
Feed Truck Driver
Hazlehurst Production
“… for my job, health and
good friends.”
Lakisha Norman
Processing Secretary
Hammond Processing
“… for being given
opportunities to help so
many people.”
April Hector
Debone II
Waco Processing
“… for my two beautiful
sons and having an
amazing job.”
Robert Moody
Feed Mill Driver
Laurel Production
“… for being alive, my
family and my job. God
is good.”
Kevin Walker
Scale Operator II
Hammond Processing
“… for every day God
wakes me up.”
Cedric Wiggins
Feed Truck Driver
Hazlehurst Production
“… for my job that allows
me to make a living and be
home every night.”
Anthony McCullen
Debone Supervisor II
Waco Processing
Charles Cromwell
Mechanic
Laurel Production
“… for my family and
my job.”
THANKSGIVING 2014
“… for my family and Sanderson
Farms for giving me the
opportunity to better my career.”
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"I AM THANKFUL..."
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Venetia Worrell
Live Haul Driver
Brazos Production
“… for my job, my child and
my husband.”
Lisa Travis
Debone II
Hammond Processing
“… for my kids, grandkids
and my job for the past
ten years.”
Darren Chisholm
Mechanic
Laurel Production
“… for my family and job.”
Caden Ammos
Debone II
Brazos Processing
“… for the opportunity to
work here at Sanderson
Farms.”
Lasondra Franklin
Debone II
Hammond Processing
“… for my job and family.”
Daniel Cromwell
Feed Mill Unloader
Laurel Production
“… for good health
and family.”
Gracie Hamlin
Evisceration I
Hazlehurst Processing
“… for my family and job.”
LaShonda Holloway
Evisceration II
Collins Processing
“… for good health for me
and my girls, a good job
and good childcare.”
Stephen Bryant
Specialty II
Brazos Processing
“… for a wonderful life.”
THANKSGIVING 2014
"I AM THANKFUL..."
Danielle Sample
Quality Control Supervisor
Kinston Processing
“… for my good health and strength,
for my two children and handsome
grandson, and for God giving me the
strength to put my fears aside and
overcome change.”
Kayla Harris
Caregiver
Child Care
Karen Fahner
Payroll Clerk
McComb Production
“… for being able to wake up
each day and spend time
with my daughter, London,
and for having a good job.”
“… for my two children, Chloe and
Kara, my strong values in Christ and
the opportunity to be a part of the
McComb Production family.”
Patricia Grisso
Debone I
Brazos Processing
Pete Moreau
Maintenance II
Hazlehurst Processing
“… for my family and the
people I work with at
Hazlehurst Processing.”
Mackie Bonnette
Feed Delivery Supervisor
McComb Production
Tammy Ford
Head Start Teacher
Child Care
Jermaine Caesar
Debone I
Brazos Processing
“… for every day and every
blessed morning.”
“… to have my job here at
Sanderson Farms that enables
me to be the independent
woman I am today.”
“… for my wonderful family,
my salvation and for a
company that upholds
Christian values.”
THANKSGIVING 2014
“… for my family and children, my
health and strength, and being
able to come to work and enjoy my
job as a supervisor.”
Cannon Lewis
Wash & Spray/Litter Supervisor
McComb Production
“… for my relationship with
Christ, my family, my job and
the wonderful people I have the
privilege to work with.”
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"I AM THANKFUL..."
Rosa Warren
Quality Control Supervisor II
Kinston Processing
“… for the opportunity that
Sanderson Farms has given me. I am
also thankful for my children, Rodney
Warren, Jr. and Daniqua Daves.”
McArthur Bradford
Live Haul Driver
Waco Production
“… for getting up this
morning and having a
good job with Sanderson
Farms.”
James Palmer
Broiler Supervisor
McComb Production
Tomie Barrow
Evisceration II
Collins Processing
“… for good health and a
good job.”
Linda Brooks
Specialty I
McComb Processing
“… for everything God is
doing in my life, as well as
my family’s lives.”
Chris Abshier
Truck Shop Mechanic
Waco Production
“… for my job at Sanderson
Farms.”
Jennifer Fields
Shipping Clerk I
Foods Division
“… for all things.”
Scott Gann
Field Employee Relations
Manager
McComb Processing
“… for life and my many
blessings.”
“… for having a good and steady
job, to be able to provide for my
wife and children, and for great
friends and family.”
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Winston Bailey
Belt Loader
Moultrie Processing
“… for having a wonderful job
at Sanderson Farms. When I
was sick, they showed me that
they cared in many ways.”
THANKSGIVING 2014
"I AM THANKFUL..."
Brandi Thomas
Specialty I
Kinston Processing
“… to Sanderson Farms for
giving me a stable job so
that I can provide for my
two beautiful children.”
Dahnarrius Lockhart
Live Haul Driver
Hazlehurst Production
“… for seeing another day.
I feel blessed for having my
family here.”
Megan Craig
Debone I
Moultrie Processing
“… for my family and job.”
Ashley Jackson
Fabrication II
Foods Division
“… for my wonderful life and
the lessons I learn daily. This is
one of the reasons for me to
keep on keeping on, and to
continue to be thankful.”
Dennis Groholski
Hatchery Maintenance
Waco Production
“… for life, family, fishing
and employment.”
Jamie Stovall
Shipping I
Hazlehurst Processing
“… for my daughter, Avia,
and my job.”
Lisa Pittman
Debone I
Laurel Processing
“… to God for being here,
and for my family, friends
and loved ones.”
Terrance McGowan
Truck Shop Mechanic
Hazlehurst Production
Elaine Ealy
Cookline Production II
Foods Division
“… to be in this wonderful world that
God created. I am also thankful for
my four beautiful children that He
has blessed me with."
THANKSGIVING 2014
“… for being alive. I love my
family, and I am grateful
for being able to work for
Sanderson Farms.”
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"I AM THANKFUL..."
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Katrina Lanier
Quality Control Technician II
Kinston Processing
“… for waking up this morning
to see another day and see my
boys’ faces, and for the open
opportunities that I have been
given this past year."
Vincent Smith
Live Haul Driver
Hazlehurst Production
“… for my job, my family
and waking up
each morning.”
Jarrett Johnson
Debone I
Moultrie Processing
“… for having a good job
so that I can provide for my
family.”
Rasheta Collins
Quality Control Technician II
Foods Division
“… for my family, job and
all of my Sanderson Farms
coworkers.”
Anthony Rangel
Live Haul Driver
Brazos Production
“… for everything.”
Brenda Hooker
Debone II
Hazlehurst Processing
“… for family, being among
the living and having the
opportunity to work with
wonderful people.”
Don Brooker, Jr.
Maintenance
Moultrie Processing
“… for life.”
JT Walker
Live Haul Driver
Hazlehurst Production
Brinshay King
Personnel Trainee
“… to have a loving and
supportive family.”
“… to be able to come to
work every day at Sanderson
Farms. I’m thankful for my new
son and family.”
THANKSGIVING 2014
5K CHICKEN RUN
By Brian Romano,
Director of Administration
After a long, hot, 12 weeks of
the Walk-to-Run Program, all of
the hard work and dedication
paid off. On September 27, 2014,
Sanderson Farms held its first
ever 5K Chicken Run and Family
Fun Day.
The employees at Laurel,
Collins and the Corporate Office
were enthusiastic and extremely
competitive on race day, and we
saw some exciting finishes. Only
nine seconds separated the top
two female runners, and a mere
two seconds was the difference
between the top two male
runners. There were a number
of great prizes to go around, as
the top seven finishers in both
male and female divisions, in
four separate age categories,
went
home
with
awards.
At the end of the day, a total of
116 prizes were awarded to race
participants. In addition to the
race prizes, there were several
quality door prizes presented to
employees who did not place
in the 5K race.
Entertainment for the event
included music from the band
84 West, along with inflatable
jumps, slides, face painting
and an obstacle course for the
children. A team from Sanderson
Farms prepared a healthy lunch
(chicken, of course) for everyone
who registered for the race, as
well as for their immediate family
members. The weather was great,
the atmosphere was fabulous
and the event was a tremendous
success.
During the 12 weeks leading
up to the race, participation in
WALK-TO-RUN
TESTIMONIALS
I have been an active person all of my life. I have competed in
gymnastics, cheerleading, dance team and ultimate frisbee.
The one thing I have not been able to do is distance running
because I have asthma. For a long time, I had this mindset that
I could not do certain things because I might have an asthma
attack. The Walk-to-Run Program has enabled me to push that
misconception out of my mind. The format of the program
has helped me to slowly build up my lungs, as well as my leg
muscles, to where I no longer need to use my inhaler midrun. I still use my inhaler before setting out on my run, but I no
longer need to carry it with me. I may not be ­the fastest one
out there, but I am proud of what I have accomplished thus far.
-Kelly Sawyer, Staff Auditor, Corporate Office
The Walk-to-Run Program has been a life change for me. I
feel revived after walking. I was taking ten different pills each
morning and seven at night, as well as four shots of insulin
daily. Now, I do not have to take insulin. This was my number
one goal. Hopefully, after a couple more months on the
program, I will have met all of my goals, which include getting
off the remainder of my medicines. I have lost 34 pounds and
feel 100% better.
-Wanda Green, Benefits Clerk, Corporate Office
THANKSGIVING 2014
the Walk-to-Run program was
rewarded with various incentives
for registration and completion
of each 4-week segment of
training.
Surveys
are
being
evaluated for the possibility of
expanding the Walk -to- Run
Program and 5K to other locations
in 2015.
A big thanks to the
Health and Wellness Committee
for all their hard work in planning
the event, and for their vision
for healthy Sanderson Farms
employees.
There were 386 employees who
ran or walked in the 5K Chicken Run
and Family Fun Day race, and an
estimated 1,200 people in the park,
counting family members. The
winners from the race are listed on
the page to follow. Congratulations
to all of our 5K Chicken Run Winners
and to everyone who participated
in the event!
I have been at Sanderson Farms for almost 20 years, and this is
the first time Sanderson Farms has inspired me to get healthy.
It is easier to be healthy when our company makes it fun for
us. The Walk-to-Run Program motivates all of us to be healthy
together. I’m glad that multiple locations are coming together
and will be able to swap success stories and celebrate at the
5K and Family Fun Day.
-Lula Echols, Housekeeper, Collins Processing
I’m thankful for Sanderson Farms investing in my health and
wellness through the Walk-to-Run Program. I have the lowest
blood pressure I have ever had. I’m excited about participating
in the 5K as a walker. I’m also looking forward to the Family Fun
Day and being able to celebrate my health with my family. I
hope we will be able to do this every year.
-Alnesia Myers, Housekeeper, Collins Processing
I’ve always said, “Tomorrow, I’m going to start.” When Sanderson
Farms introduced the Walk-to-Run Program, I knew there wasn’t a
reason why I couldn’t or shouldn’t get healthy. I started my quest
for healthy living in May 2014. The first step was to monitor what I
ate and to drink plenty of water along with exercise. I prepared
myself not only physically, but mentally, to exercise at least five
days a week, which also includes a 5K route every Saturday
morning. So far, with better food choices and exercise, I have lost
30 pounds. I’m so excited and I look forward to future wellness
programs similar to the Walk-to-Run Program and 5K.
-Tracy Hall, Human Resources Coordinator,
Corporate Office
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5K CHICKEN RUN
5K RUN WINNERS
4TH PLACE – GARMIN FORERUNNER FITNESS WATCH
OVERALL WINNER- LARGE BIG GREEN EGG GRILLS
Mallory Hughbanks Conner Butts
1ST PLACE – 48” VIZIO SMART TV
5TH PLACE – iPOD TOUCH 16 GB
2ND PLACE – iPAD AIR 16 GB
6TH PLACE – BEATS BY DR. DRE EARBUDS
3RD PLACE – 45 QT. YETI COOLER
7 TH PLACE – ROADMASTER BICYCLE
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THANKSGIVING 2014
5K CHICKEN RUN
5K WALK WINNERS
4TH PLACE – POLAR FITNESS WATCH
OVERALL WINNER- LARGE BIG GREEN EGG GRILLS
Joyce Magee
Wilbur Myers
1ST PLACE – 48” VIZIO SMART TV
5TH PLACE – iPOD NANO
,
2ND PLACE – iPAD MINI
6TH PLACE – SONY EARBUDS
3RD PLACE – 20 QT. YETI COOLER
7 TH PLACE – AMEX GIFT CARD
THANKSGIVING 2014
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5K CHICKEN RUN
“Both programs helped me
to be more active.”
Sally Twiddy, Corporate Office
“The Walk-to-Run program helped
get my cholesterol down.”
Laura Nicholson, Corporate Office
“Both programs helped me
improve my confidence.”
Ranjeeta Bangar, Corporate Office
“These programs have motivated
me to train for more races.”
Lila Dalton, Corporate Office
“Being a former athlete it was great
being able to compete again. This
was great. The family atmosphere
was outstanding. Thanks.”
Michael White, Collins Production
“The Walk-to-Run was awesome. I
think it was very encouraging and
challenging. The 5K was perfect.”
Shedrick Dotson, Collins Production
“The Walk-to-Run program improved
my self-esteem and self-confidence.”
Jennifer Vice, Technical Services Lab
“Overall, wonderful! Very beneficial for
employees to have a healthier lifestyle!
Thanks so much! Let’s do it again!”
Ann Abercrombie, Collins Processing
“These programs helped me improve
my health through exercise and eating
healthier. The 5K was extremely well
organized. My coworkers, family,
and I were all impressed with how
smoothly everything ran. Thanks for
doing this! Great idea! I appreciate
all the hard work and long hours
that went into this project.”
Teri Myers, Corporate Office
“The Walk-to-Run program helped
improve my health by giving me more
energy and helping me sleep better.”
Bill Bray, Collins Production
“The Walk-to-Run program helped
me feel better overall.”
Belinda Hall, Collins Production
“The 5K motivated me to participate
in more racing events.”
Erin Riley, Corporate Office
“These programs made improving
my health enjoyable.”
Cindy Garvin, Corporate Office
“This was the first 5K that I have ever
done, and I had an absolute BLAST. I
think we should do this twice a year!!!”
Kimberly Branch, Technical Service Lab
“I really enjoyed being able to
laugh, have fun, and fellowship
with workers from both plants.”
Joyce Magee, Collins Processing
“I think it was great this year. I don’t
know if you could do anything better.”
Edward Bynum, Laurel Production
“These programs changed
my outlook on life.”
Elizabeth Brown, Laurel Processing
“These programs motivated me to do
more exercise in future periods.”
Randy Dunn, Corporate Office
“I think both programs were great
and I hope to see them continued.”
Katie Beth Walton, Corporate Office
“It was an awesome event; I
pray that you all continue it.”
Tammye McCloud, Collins Processing
“I wouldn’t make any changes.
Everything was perfect. Thanks to
all who participated in arranging
this event. Great work.”
Mike Tamimi, Corporate Office
“The 5K Chicken Run and Family
Fun Day lifted my spirits.”
Carrie Martin, Collins Processing
“I can’t wait to participate
again next year.”
Kimberly Pope, Collins Processing
SANDERSON FARMS NAMED FIT-FRIENDLY WORKSITE
Sanderson Farms has been
nine criteria outlined by the American
including future
recognized as a Gold Level Recipient
Heart Association in the areas of
Walk-to-Run
of the American Heart Association’s
physical activity, nutrition and culture,
Programs
Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition
Sanderson Farms was able to achieve
and the 5K
program. The Fit-Friendly Worksites
its health and wellness goals through
Chicken Run.”
program is intended to be a catalyst
the introduction of the Walk-to-Run
For more
for positive change in American
Program and the 5K Chicken Run.
information on the
businesses. Worksites throughout the
“We are extremely honored and
Fit-Friendly Worksites
nation can be a part of the initiative
encouraged to be recognized by
initiative, or to find out what you can
by making the health and wellness of
the American Heart Association’s
do to incorporate more physical
their employees a priority.
My Heart. My Life. initiative as a
activity into your daily routine,
Sanderson Farms was recognized
Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite,” said
please visit our website at www.
as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite
Linda McMinn, Benefits Manager for
sandersonfarms.com/healthy-
by the American Heart Association’s
Sanderson Farms. “Physical activity
together. On the website, you will
My Heart. My Life. initiative for offering
and employee wellness are very
find information regarding healthy
employees physical activity support,
important priorities here at Sanderson
eating tips, fitness regimens, common
providing healthy eating options at
Farms, and we encourage all of
health issues and tobacco cessation
the worksite and promoting a culture
our employees to participate in
plans. As we prepare for 2015, let’s get
of wellness. By implementing at least
the company’s wellness initiatives,
"Healthy Together" Sanderson Farms!
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THANKSGIVING 2014
HOLIDAY
RECIPE
5K
CHICKEN
RUN
HOLIDAY RECIPE
Sautéed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Pairing chicken with sweet potatoes and apples is a perfect combination for the upcoming holiday season. This hearty
meal combines the flavors of fall and leaves you with only one skillet to wash. Low in both calories and sodium, this
healthy chicken dish is a great source of dietary fiber that packs a punch of Vitamins A and C. With under 45 minutes
of preparation, this recipe will quickly become a Sanderson Farms family favorite. Give it a try this Thanksgiving, so that
we can all become Healthy Together!
INGREDIENTS
6 Sanderson Farms ® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 cooking apple, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup orange juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and
cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup diced onions, 1/2-inch dice
1/3 cup of dried cranberries
PREPARATION
1. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of orange juice and sliced apples. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, blend salt, cinnamon, black pepper and allspice. Set aside.
3. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat to medium-high.
4. Add chicken thighs and sauté for 4 minutes on each side. Remove fillets from skillet.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to pan. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 4 minutes;
add diced onions and cook for 3 minutes; add sliced apples and cook for 3 minutes.
6. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over sweet potato mixture and stir. Place thigh fillets on
top of the sweet potato mixture and add the remaining spice mixture over the fillets.
7. Add 1/4-cup orange juice and cranberries to pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover
and simmer for 5 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutritional Information
per Serving:
Calories 340
Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 2g
Sodium 360 mg
Carbohydrate 40g
Sugars 15g
Protein 21g
Yield: 6 servings
THANKSGIVING 2014
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PRESIDENT'S SAFETY AWARD
By Scott Rushing, Manager of Health and Safety
The President’s Safety Committee was established
in 2011 to implement innovative ways to eliminate
workplace accidents and to promote safety awareness
across all Processing and Production divisions within
Sanderson Farms. The purpose of the committee is
to assist senior management with creating the safest
workplace possible for all of our employees, which is
a workforce of more than 11,000. The President’s Safety
Award recognizes Sanderson Farms divisions that
achieve superior safety performance over the course of
the fiscal year.
In November 2013, the President’s Safety Committee
met to review benchmarks previously agreed upon
to determine which division had the best safety
performance in the 2013 fiscal year. The President’s Safety
Committee is chaired by Lampkin Butts, President and
Chief Operating Officer, and is comprised of members
including Brian Williams, Director of Processing; Randy
Pettus, Director of Production; and Division Managers
from each respective division of Sanderson Farms.
The President’s Safety Committee is pleased to
announce that Hazlehurst Production, Waco Processing
and the Foods Division have earned the President’s
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Safety Award for 2013. Brazos Production and Brazos
Processing were also recognized for their commendable
safety efforts and significant reduction of injuries. Not
only did employees reduce the severity of accidents, but
they also sustained fewer accidents.
a
In recognition of their superior safety performance,
celebratory
Production,
lunch
Brazos
was
held
Production,
at
Hazlehurst
Brazos
Processing,
Waco Processing and the Foods Division in an effort
to celebrate their achievement and issue awards
to employees. Each employee had the choice of a
Sanderson Farms t-shirt, duffle bag or flashlight as
their award.
The single most important asset Sanderson Farms has
is you, a valued employee of the company. Each and
every one of us is responsible for our own safety at work
and at home, as your personal well-being is vital to your
family, coworkers and Sanderson Farms. Remember,
never take a shortcut to sacrifice safe work practices,
never ask anyone to do anything unsafe, always ask your
supervisor to help correct an unsafe act or condition,
take the safe work practices you learn at work home
with you, and never forget that we are all responsible for
safety at Sanderson Farms.
THANKSGIVING 2014
PRESIDENT'S SAFETY AWARD
"Each and every one
of us is responsible
for our own safety at
work and at home, as
your personal wellbeing is vital to your
family, coworkers and
Sanderson Farms."
-Scott Rushing, Manager of
Health and Safety
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ANONYMOUS TIP LINE
LÍNEA ANÓNIMA DE INFORMES
By Mike Cockrell, Chief Financial Officer
The officers of Sanderson Farms, the Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors and the Board
of Directors take very seriously their responsibility
for monitoring and investigating any suspected or
reported accounting irregularities, fraudulent or
dishonest behavior or violations of company policy
by employees of Sanderson Farms. In order to give
employees a method of reporting information
regarding accounting irregularities, fraudulent or
dishonest behavior and violations of company
policy, the Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors has established an anonymous tip line for
use by employees in reporting such activities. This
telephone line is monitored by the internal auditors
of the company, and any irregularities confirmed
upon investigation will be reported to the Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors and dealt with
in accordance with company policy.
Traducido por Vania Nelson, Corporate Translator
Los oficiales de Sanderson Farms, el Comité de Auditoría
de la Junta Directiva y la Junta Directiva toma muy en
serio su responsabilidad de vigilar e investigar cualquier
sospecha o informe de irregularidades de contabilidad, el
comportamiento fraudulento o deshonesto o violaciones
de la política de la empresa por parte de los empleados
de Sanderson Farms. Con el fin de darles a los empleados
un método de reportar información con respecto a
irregularidades de contabilidad, comportamiento
fraudulento o deshonesto y violación de la política de
la empresa, el Comité de Auditoría de la Junta Directiva
ha establecido una línea anónima de informes para los
empleados poder informar dichas actividades. Esta línea
telefónica está supervisada por los auditores internos de
la empresa, y cualquier irregularidad confirmada tras una
investigación será informada al Comité de Auditoría de la
Junta Directiva y será tratada de acuerdo con la política
de la empresa.
If you have information that an individual working
for Sanderson Farms has been involved in
accounting irregularities, fraudulent or dishonest
behavior or violations of the policies of the
company, you may call this number to anonymously
report your information by recording your tip on the
answer machine that will pick up when you call.
There is no caller identification device associated
with this number, and you do not have to identify
yourself when you make the call. The calls made to
this line are screened by the internal auditors, who
take appropriate action to investigate reported
activity.
Si usted tiene información que un individuo que
trabaja para Sanderson Farms ha estado involucrado
en irregularidades de contabilidad, comportamiento
fraudulento o deshonesto o violación de las políticas de
la empresa, puede llamar a este número para reportar
anónimamente su información grabando su denuncia en
el contestador automático que contestará cuando llame.
No hay ningún dispositivo de identificación de llamadas
asociado a este número, y usted no tiene que identificarse
cuando haga la llamada. Las llamadas realizadas a esta
línea son evaluadas por los auditores internos quienes
toman las medidas adecuadas para investigar la actividad
que se haya informado.
The number for the anonymous tip line is
601-426-1506 in the Laurel area or
1-800-662-9246 outside the Laurel area. This number
may be called at any time during the day or night.
El número de esta línea anónima de informes es
601-426-1506 para el área de Laurel o para el área fuera de
Laurel es 1-800-662-9246. Este número se puede llamar a
cualquier hora del día o de la noche.
If you have any questions regarding the anonymous
tip line or how it should be used, please call Mike
Cockrell, Chief Financial Officer, or our Chief
Internal Auditor, Robert Sloan, at the Corporate
Office.
601-426-1506 in the Laurel area or
1-800-662-9246 outside the Laurel area.
601-426-1506 en el área de Laurel o al
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Si tiene alguna pregunta concerniente a esta línea
anónima de informes o de cómo se debe usar, por favor
llame a Mike Cockrell o a nuestro Jefe de Auditoría Interna,
Robert Sloan, en la Oficina Corporativa.
1-800-662-9246 fuera del área de Laurel.
THANKSGIVING 2014
OUR CHILDREN
Casey Butts, Advanced Trainee III, and his wife Lauren
Tarra
Blackwell,
daughter
welcomed a new baby boy, Brooks Butts, into the world. Their
Production
oldest son, three-year-old Case Butts, couldn’t be happier
Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Business
to be called “big brother.” Sanderson Farms congratulates
Administration
the Butts family on their new addition to the family.
and Collins Production congratulate Tarra on her recent
Hatchery
degree
of
Transfer
in
Bobby
Crew,
Finance.
Phillips,
Collins
graduated
Sanderson
from
Farms
scholastic achievements.
Brooke Frakes, Palestine Production Chief Accountant, and
Kristal Hillie, daughter of Karen Owens, Head Start Teacher
her husband Robert welcomed a new baby boy, Bastian
at Sanderson Farms’ Child Care center, graduated with
Blake Frakes, into the world. At the time of birth, Bastian
honors from Arkansas State University, where she earned a
weighed 6 pounds and 11 ounces. Sanderson Farms
master’s degree in Nursing with a concentration in Family
congratulates the Frakes family on their new addition.
Nurse Practitioner. Sanderson Farms congratulates Kristal
on her academic accomplishments.
Scott Weathersby, son of Steve Weathersby, Corporate
Feed Buyer, is a senior at the University of Mississippi,
where he is a middle relief pitcher for the Ole Miss
baseball team. In 2014, Scott had 20 appearances,
pitched a total of 38 innings, had a 2.13 era, with a 4-1
record and 2 saves. Scott is the only Ole Miss pitcher
to have ever won games in the NCAA regional, superregional and world series in the same season. Ole Miss
finished the season ranked #3 or #4 in all polls, which is
the highest an Ole Miss team has ever finished a season.
Scott is married to Rachael McLamore, and they both
have plans to graduate from Ole Miss in May 2015 and
pursue careers in the medical field.
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Sanderson Farms, Inc.
P.O. Box 988
Laurel, MS 39441
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Oh give thanks to
the LORD,
for He is good;
for His steadfast
love endures
forever!
1 Chronicles 16:34
English Standard Version
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THANKSGIVING 2014