FAMILY OWNED - FUTURE FOCUSED
Safely Producing High Quality Food & Fiber
Phillip Good Farms prides itself on environmentally safe practices with a focus on sustainability. We strive to provide a safe working environment for our employees with growth opportunities that focus on their talents and goals. Teamwork is our top priority because we recognize the value of each member of our team.
CORN
Corn is the anchor commodity on our farm that we plant first in the spring. Our farm has won first place in the state multiple times with the NCGA Corn Yield Contest, because of our focus on fertilizing and irrigating the crop according to its needs. At harvest, we utilize a corn drying system to get the grain moisture at the exact levels requested by our buyers. Corn can be used in animal feed as a high energy source, while it is also used in the production of ethanol.
SOYBEANS
Soybeans are a crucial part of our crop mix as legumes, because they replenish the nitrogen in our soil. Philip Good also represents Mississippi soybeans as an United Soybean Board Director, working to promote soybeans internationally. Soybeans are processed into two products that have hundreds of uses. The soybean meal is primarily used in animal feed as a high protein feed source. The soybean oil is used in human consumption in products like soy milk, soy flour, tofu, and many other retail food products, while it is also used in non-food products like bio-diesel and bio-based plastics.
COTTON
Cotton is typically one of the last crops for us to plant in the spring, because it prefers the warm, southern climate. We work throughout the year to manage the plant growth and minimize the pests to have a lush, green plant during the summer and a field of white during the fall. Cotton lint can be used in everything from clothing, mattresses, coffee filters, and even money. Cotton seed is used in animal feed, while the oil from the seed is used in food, cosmetics, rubber, and bio-based plastics.
WHEAT
Wheat is broadcast onto our fields in late fall and harvested in late spring. After harvest, we can “double crop” soybeans into the same fields to maximize our production. Wheat is very sustainable on our nutrient rich soils to reduce erosion, increase water retention and organic matter, and encourage water infiltration. Our crop could be used in everything from animal feed to food products, including flour in bread, muffins, noodles, cakes, cereal, and many more.
catfish
At the beginning of the season, we receive small catfish called “fingerlings,” because they are the size of your index finger (4-6” long). Many of the ingredients used in their feed are products grown on farms like ours. After about 18 months, they will reach around 2 pounds and are ready to be harvested with a seines (large weighted nets). The catfish will be quickly processed in less than 30 minutes for the freshest, farm-raised quality.
Beef
Our herd is made up of registered Charolais and mixed commercial Angus cattle. We focus on feeding the highest quality feed with custom feed rations (even using our own corn) to generate healthy, happy cows. During the fall season, we will have dozens of baby calves that will eventually either be retained in our herd, sold to other ranchers, or processed into farm-raised beef.
Every Team Member Matters
We strive to provide a safe working environment for our employees with growth opportunities that focus on their talents and goals. Please contact us today about our employment opportunities!
ABOUT US
Philip Good Farms is a family owned row crop/livestock farm located in Macon, MS. They seek to enhance their community through leadership in local and state organizations and by providing employment opportunities to others. Philip and Janelle Good graduated from Mississippi State University and Taylor University respectively and are real estate brokers that sell land, commercial, and residential properties through Philip Good Realty. Their son, Christian Good, is a Mississippi State University graduate who works for the farm, while also running his billboard business, Good Billboards. He helps manage the farm operations, implements the latest technology on our farm, and assists with setting future goals. His wife, Laura Good, owns a professional wedding photography company called Purposefully Given and gives creative input into the farm. Their daughter, Abigail Good, graduated with a masters from Mississippi State University, where she is an instructor in the Mathematics Department. She also assists with the accounting and crop records on the farm as needed.
