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For Immediate Release
RALEIGH, NC - 10/27/2020
Contact: Robert L. Ford,
rlford@ncpoultry.org
Announcement of Retirement: Donald James of Prestage Farms
Donald James of Prestage Farms (pictured center) retired in September after a career spanning more than three decades. James joined Prestage in January of 1986 as a turkey service person and moved into the role of production manager in 1992. In addition to his career with the company, James and his family have been contract growers with Prestage Farms for 34 years. James is succeeded by Darryl King, a 25-year veteran of the Prestage turkey division.
Front Row: L to R. Bill Prestage, Donald James, Marcia Prestage
Back Row: L to R. Scott Prestage, John Prestage
Story and photo courtsery of Prestage Farms
