158. The Quails of South Carolina

Hey there food fans! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast. I'm glad you're here! You're just in time for Episode 158. Today I'm talking to Brittney Miller. Brittney is the CEO of Manchester Farms, America's first and oldest quail farm. This was an amazing conversation. More than 40 years ago, her dad started raising quail as a backyard hobby. Today, that small family project has grown into a thriving business that raises 80,000 quail every week, all without antibiotics or hormones. Since stepping into the CEO role, Brittney has helped grow the company from $7 million to nearly $20 million in revenue while staying true to the values her family built it on. She explains the realities of leading a second-generation family business. She shares what it's like to grow quickly without losing sight of what matters. We talk about the protein in quail, having fun with quail eggs, why it is still underrated as an entree. I have a full circle moment involving bacon-wrapped quail breast that feels me with glee. Find this episode wherever you get your favorite food podcasts. Find Brittney and Manchester Farms in Columbia, South Carolina. Thanks for watching and listening!