Blaine County Hutterites Break into the Egg-Laying Business

Both the Turner and North Harlem Hutterite Colonies will soon be in the egg production business. After realizing that diversification was necessary to remain viable in the agricultural markets, Colony officials studied their options and hatched a plan. Although egg production on a small scale is one of the oldest animal farming enterprises in recorded history—according to the Pennsylvania State University’s Extension Service—the two new facilities in Blaine County will not be small scale.

The Turner Colony operation, which plans to be up and running by the end of June, will house 30,000 hens a...