We are excited to introduce you to a special member of the White Oak Pastures family, Lisa Brown. Lisa started working with us in 2012, when we were still beginning to learn the poultry business. She started out in the processing side of our on-farm poultry abattoir as a feather plucker, and then took the initiative to learn all aspects of the plant. Four years later, Lisa is our Poultry Plant Manager, leading the day-to-day operations and overseeing our 10 artisan butchers in our abattoir. We are proud to continue learning and growing together with Lisa.
Q: You carry a lot of responsibility, being the one to ensure our birds have a humane, dignified death. What does that mean to you?
A: Animal welfare is very important, so when it comes to processing the birds, we do it in a clean and organized order. We take pride in treating our animals with respect.
Q: What is the most satisfying part of your job?
A: At the end of the shift each day because I know we got the job done.
Q: What was your most embarrassing moment at work?
A: One day at work, I went to the dining Pavilion to get a cup of coffee while I was on my break. As I got my coffee, I began to walk back to my office, when all of a sudden I slid across some gravel rocks and couldn’t stop myself. I fell directly on my behind, but I still was holding onto my cup of coffee!
Q: What is your favorite meal to cook at home?
A: I love the pastured chicken breast and yellow rice. I marinate the chicken breast in some chicken broth. I let it sit overnight and the next day, then I take it out and bake it. I also boil my rice with butter.
Q: What is your favorite hobby outside of work?
A: Fishing with my family.
Q: Choose one word to describe White Oak Pastures.
A: Amazing
