At Sunnyside Egg Company in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Patrick and Tori Samuels produce two kinds of eggs you can feel good about—pasture-raised and free-range. What began as a small homestead during their transition out of military service has grown into a regional partnership of family farms producing thousands of eggs each week for homes, restaurants, and retailers across Kentucky and Tennessee.

Their pasture-raised hens live in mobile coops which are rotated to fresh forage every few days. This regenerative approach keeps the birds healthy and active while cycling nutrients back into the ground and improving soil health. Meanwhile, their free-range eggs come from trusted Mennonite partner farms, where flocks enjoy more space and outdoor access than conventional standards provide.

Sunnyside takes a different path than big labels and certifications. Instead of paying for seals, they invite customers to see their practices firsthand. Every carton carries a lot code that traces back to the farm and harvest date, reinforcing their commitment to transparency over labels.

Drawing on their Special Forces and Intelligence experience, Patrick and Tori bring the same discipline and trust-building to farming—using their skills as veterans to foster community, grow partnerships, and steward land with integrity. Sunnyside Egg Company is proof that good food comes from open land, honest partnerships, and farmers who believe in doing right by their hens, their soil, and their neighbors.