Frank Perdue (May 9, 1920 – March 31, 2005), born in Salisbury, Maryland, was for many years the president of Perdue Farms, now one of the largest chicken-producing companies in the United States. His promotion of the Perdue brand through high-profile advertising resulted in its being the first well-known brand of chicken in the U.S. He turned over leadership of Perdue Farms to his son, Jim Perdue, in 1991.Perdue developed a specialized chicken-feed that included marigold blossoms, which imparted a characteristic golden yellow hue to the skins of his chickens.Perdue is also noted for having appeared in over 200 of Perdue Farms' television commercials, although he was also known for his shyness as well.He attended Salisbury State University, now known as Salisbury University, whose business school is named after him. References^ a b "Chicken Hawker", The New York Times, December 25, 2005. Retrieved on 25 September 2007. ^ Frank Perdue dead at 84. CNN/Money (April 1, 2005). Retrieved on 25 September 2007.

In case you haven't heard, the Idaho Democratic Party wants to forego real speeches from our candidates at the upcoming Frank Church Banquet in favor of Youtube-style videos. Cost to you: $75, rubber chicken included.

By Jeff Franks RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (Reuters) - Mauro Morales has chickens in his yard, deer antlers hanging from the fence and a shed full of peyote behind his house. A slight, balding man in his 60s, Morales is one of just three ''peyoteros'' in...

By Jeff Franks RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (Reuters) - Mauro Morales has chickens in his yard, deer antlers hanging from the fence and a shed full of peyote behind his house. A slight, balding man in his 60s, Morales is one of just three ''peyoteros'' in...

By Jeff Franks RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (Reuters) - Mauro Morales has chickens in his yard, deer antlers hanging from the fence and a shed full of peyote behind his house. A slight, balding man in his 60s, Morales is one of just three ''peyoteros'' in...

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