When Jeromy Slayden sits down with a poultry producer considering a new aviary system, he knows what it is like to be on the other side of the table.
LANDMECO’s new U.S. Sales Manager is a sixth-generation farmer from Kentucky, and poultry production has been part of his life since childhood. His family has been producing broilers for around 33 years, and in recent years, Jeromy himself has been responsible for production while also taking the lead in a major transition from broilers to layers.
That background influences how he intends to approach his new role.
“When I sit down with a grower, I approach them the same way I would want to be approached. I want them to understand that I’m not simply trying to sell them something. I am in the same shoes they are, simply trying to have a successful operation and put food on the table for our families. Aviaries are a large investment, and I do not take their decision-making lightly,” says Jeromy Slayden.
Grew up in the poultry barns
Jeromy’s father built the family’s first two broiler barns in the early 1990s, around the time Jeromy was born. Two more followed in the 2000s.
“I have quite literally grown up in them,” he says.
During the final three years of the family’s broiler production, Jeromy was responsible for production and the contract while working alongside his father on the daily operation and maintenance.
That gave him first-hand experience of the demands of poultry production.
“Poultry production is like no other profession. It requires hard, meticulous work. Poultry requires constant care, and attention to the birds’ environment is critical.”
Alongside his practical experience, Jeromy studied agricultural science at Murray State University, combining animal science with mechanical science.
“That combination, along with my experience as a Project Manager and my background in sales, has shaped my view and the way I approach the poultry industry.”
In 2024, he began the process of converting the family’s broiler barns to layer production. The decision came after several years in which Jeromy and his family had followed developments in the poultry market. The conversion is not yet complete.
