Rose Acre Farms ABOUT US PRODUCTS B2B SERVICES ENVIRONMENT CONSUMERS FOOD SAFETY ANIMAL WELFARE NEWS CAREERS Home/ About Us/ Company History Company History Rose Acre Farms began as a small family operation with 1,000 hens, but has grown to become one of America's largest egg producers. Today, we remember the company's history while still honoring the Rust family's values that have characterized Rose Acre Farms from the beginning. 1930s The first two Rose Acre hen houses were constructed and had 500 hens each- a significant number for that time. The first commercial Rose Acre Farms eggs sold. 1940s The Rust Family sold eggs to local produce markets. 1950s David Rust began selling eggs at the Indianapolis Farmer's Market and small grocery stores. Grocery store owners asked for store delivery, so David started an egg route and purchased eggs from local farmers in Jackson County to supplement the eggs from his hens. The first Rose Acre Farms egg laying house was built. 1960s- 1980s Rose Acre Farms continued to expand throughout the Midwest. 1990s Three new Midwest facilities were added to Rose Acre Farms, and the company began to expand into the Southern U.S. 2000s Expansion continued with the addition of five other facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeast United States. Present Day Rose Acre Farms is an industry-leader in egg production with 17 facilities in eight states. The Rust family is still active in the company's activities. "This is the day which the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24 Company Info (812) 497-2557 About Us Products B2B Services Environment Consumers Food Safety Animal Welfare News Careers Facebook LinkedIn Rose Acre Farms Name Email Message Careers - English | Carreras - Español | Grain Prices by Location Website Design & Development by BoxCrush® fmovies