In this episode of the Chesapeake Dirt Podcast, we sit down with Zach Evans of Mountaire Poultry to talk about the backbone of the Delmarva Peninsula’s agricultural economy—poultry, land stewardship, and the people who make it all work.

Zach shares insight into Mountaire’s role as a vertically integrated poultry company and how the organization partners with farmers, landowners, and rural communities across the Mid-Atlantic. We dive into topics ranging from modern poultry production and nutrient management to sustainability initiatives, environmental responsibility, and the evolving relationship between agriculture and land use on the Eastern Shore.

This conversation pulls back the curtain on what it takes to balance production, conservation, and long-term land viability in one of the most agriculturally important regions in the country. Whether you’re a farmer, landowner, investor, or simply interested in how food systems connect back to the dirt beneath our boots, this episode delivers real-world perspective from a leader in Delmarva Agriculture.