Frequently Asked Questions.
Q. What is Simmons broiler grower compensation?
A. It is Simmons’ ongoing goal to offer our growers industry-competitive compensation. For current information, please contact Simmons at 479.524.8151.
A. It is Simmons’ ongoing goal to offer our growers industry-competitive compensation. For current information, please contact Simmons at 479.524.8151.
Q. How many houses must a new Simmons broiler farm have?
A. Preferably a minimum of four houses all with tunnel cool cell design.
A. Preferably a minimum of four houses all with tunnel cool cell design.
Q. What size must the individual houses be?
A. Each tunnel cool cell house must be a minimum of 43′ by 500′. Individual chicken houses on existing farms must be a minimum of 40′ by 400′.
Q. What size bird does Simmons grow?
A. We grow two bird sizes. This is a key selling point with our restaurant and mass merchandiser/club store customers. Both sizes are in demand. Both offer comparable income potential to our contract growers and to the company. For further information, contact Simmons at 479.524.8151.
A. Each tunnel cool cell house must be a minimum of 43′ by 500′. Individual chicken houses on existing farms must be a minimum of 40′ by 400′.
Q. What size bird does Simmons grow?
A. We grow two bird sizes. This is a key selling point with our restaurant and mass merchandiser/club store customers. Both sizes are in demand. Both offer comparable income potential to our contract growers and to the company. For further information, contact Simmons at 479.524.8151.
Q. What is the normal contract duration?
A. Our Simmons contract is the industry standard—flock to flock, and we also offer longer term contracts for new house construction and tunnel cool cell retrofit.
A. Our Simmons contract is the industry standard—flock to flock, and we also offer longer term contracts for new house construction and tunnel cool cell retrofit.
Q. How close to an existing poultry house can a new house be built?
A. A minimum of 1200 feet.
A. A minimum of 1200 feet.
Q. What regulations are required to run a poultry operation?
A. A state-approved or Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)-approved nutrient management plan is required prior to operation. During operation, timely filing of records and reports is also required. Other state regulations may apply. For specific information, contact your Simmons representative.
A. A state-approved or Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)-approved nutrient management plan is required prior to operation. During operation, timely filing of records and reports is also required. Other state regulations may apply. For specific information, contact your Simmons representative.
Q. Where can I get more information on contract growing in general?
A. On the Internet, you will find an industry article about “Growing Chickens Under Contract” at the National Chicken Council website.
A. On the Internet, you will find an industry article about “Growing Chickens Under Contract” at the National Chicken Council website.
