Meet (some of) Our Farmers
John Lapp
John and his family have been raising organic chickens since 2000, truly making his farm in Ephrata, Pennsylvania a family affair. John has been working with Mike Charles for the past six years, and when Labelle Patrimoine® was launched in 2020, John was one of the first farmers to begin raising Red Heritage birds.
John says, "These chickens are more active, healthier, and beautiful than all other breeds.” John enjoys spending sun-filled days watching his flock foraging in his green pastures.
Kenny Barley
Kenny Barley is a fourth-generation farmer in central Pennsylvania, raising heritage, pasture-raised chickens for LaBelle Patrimoine (LBP). Rooted in a family legacy dating back to 1947, Kenny and his wife manage the farm as a team, blending tradition with a passion for sustainable, humane farming.
He is inspired to raise happy, healthy birds and demonstrate to the world that this is a more sustainable, better way to farm. For Kenny, farming is about honoring animals, stewarding the land, and providing consumers with food they can feel good about—grown with care, integrity, and purpose.
Mike Nissly
Mike has been a farmer in Washington Boro, PA., for years. His flocks have complete outdoor access and he takes pride in watching them roam through his fields.
Raising LaBelle Patrimoine® is a family affair, as all three of his children happily join him in the business.
Jeff Snyder
Jeff started raising turkeys in 1992 and in 2004 he built a second barn. He then converted both barns over to chicken barns in 2006 when an opportunity arose to raise LaBelle Patrimoine® chickens. Jeff jumped at the chance and has been raising them ever since.
He enjoys raising the LaBelle Patrimoine® chickens because the birds are more hardy and definitely more entertaining to watch! They move more, are more lively, and display more personality. They keep the litter in better shape versus a more "commercial" bird.