Central Florida egg farmers sees business spike amid egg shortage, but costs too

Over the past few years, consumers have watched egg prices surge to unprecedented levels. Since 2019, prices have jumped by 170%, with a 15% spike in January alone according to CBS News. In Kissimmee, Florida, local egg farmer Wagner has seen demand for his eggs explode. What started as a humble backyard operation with just 12 chickens has grown into a thriving farm with more than 300 egg-producing hens.