Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation operates a poultry processing facility in Ellijay, Georgia, serving the North Georgia region within reach of Atlanta. The plant handles slaughter and processing for chicken, turkey, and duck, supporting the volume and consistency that commercial poultry operations depend on day to day.

As one of the larger integrated poultry processors in the country, the company brings established infrastructure and standardized procedures to its Ellijay operations, reflecting decades of experience in large-scale bird processing. This scale allows the facility to work with growers and flock owners who need dependable turnaround for finished product.

For farms, contract growers, or distributors in the Gilmer County area, a facility of this size offers an alternative to smaller custom processors, particularly for those managing larger flocks or needing consistent scheduling. Species handled include chicken, turkey, and duck, making it relevant to a range of poultry producers in the broader North Georgia agricultural community.