The final edition of the Sanderson Story-a story of how one family, with plenty of hard work and conservative values, achieved the American dream by opening a small-town farm supply business in rural Mississippi that would one day grow to become the third largest poultry producer in the nation. Seventy-five years later, that same family-owned feed and seed store that first planted its roots in 1947 has accomplished what few people even deemed possible. This is a story of that growth and how family values have shaped the company's business philosophy for over 75 years.

Livingston-based Foster Farms, which also has a processing plant in Fresno, is considering selling the family-owned business, according to a report from Bloomberg. Asked for comment on Wednesday, officials from the poultry-producer did not deny the claims in the business news source’s reporting, but released a statement.

“Foster Farms has and will continue to evaluate strategic partnerships — with customers, suppliers and other partners,” the statement said. “We are confident in our strategic plan, and will determine if partnerships further enhance our competitive position. Foster Farms is committed to keeping our employees, customers and community informed if any significant developments occur.”