A Family Affair

Broc, Tyler, and Buck—along with their families—proudly call Lenox, Georgia home. Their roots run deep in South Georgia soil, with a legacy of hard work and country living that spans five generations on both sides of Broc and Buck’s family. It was only natural that they’d follow in their family’s farming footsteps.

Tyler became part of the story in 2004, when he met and later married Broc and Buck’s sister, Emily. But Tyler didn’t just marry into the family—he became a true brother, bringing his own strong farming background and work ethic to the operation.

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Buck and Broc’s lineage can be traced to their great-great-grandfather Charlie Rutland, who settled on the edge of Berrien County in the late 1800s. His son John raised Bruce, who had a daughter, Tonita—Broc and Buck’s mother. Tonita married Ricky Moore, whose own family also boasts a long tradition of farming.

The Moores—Richard, Buck, Broc, Lloyd, and Ricky—represent five generations of farmers.

Their grandfather, Lloyd Moore, is where the Moore family’s farming legacy truly began. A tenant farmer with ten children, Lloyd lived and worked on land he did not own. At the age of 40, he was let go—a devastating blow that left his family without income or a home. But with quiet determination, Lloyd used the money he had saved to rent land, and eventually purchased 450 acres of his own. What began as the lowest point in his life became the foundation for generations of opportunity and growth.

Tyler’s farming roots are equally strong. His grandfather, Horace Fowler, settled in Tift County, where he raised cattle, hogs, and row crops. From an early age, Tyler worked side by side with his grandaddy, learning the value of hard work and cultivating a deep respect for the land and animals.

In 2011, Broc, Buck, and Tyler officially began farming together. With steady guidance from their father and father-in-law, they formed Southern Acres. Today, about half of their operation is dedicated to growing grain, which plays a critical role in the production of feed.

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Family is the heart of Southern Acres. For these men, farming isn’t just a livelihood—it’s a way of life. One that’s been passed down through generations, rich in tradition, faith, and pride. Their mission is to grow a successful, sustainable operation that will give their children—and future generations—the same opportunity to live off the land, raise their families, and carry on a legacy rooted in integrity and love.