Cook’s Processing
Location: Miami, Okla. Owners: Melvin Cook and son Kojak Cook History: Melvin Cook started his meat cutting career while still in high school, working at Cone’s...
Camdenton Feed, Seed and Supply
Location: Camdenton, Mo. Owners: Wendell and Michelle Harper History: Wendell and Michelle Harper opened their storefront in Camdenton, Mo., more than three years. “My husband has been...
Harpo’s Das Butcher Haus
Owners: Darin and Judy Harper Location: Green Forest, Ark. History: In December 2016, Darin and Judy Harper purchased Das Butcher Haus, which is German for butcher...
Quality Meat Co LLC
Location: Seymour, Mo. Owner: Marcus Knepp History: Marcus Knepp started Quality Meat Co LLC in October 2017. “I was looking for something to start for my family...
Roberts Feed
Location: Clinton, Ark. Owner: Brock Roberts History: After working in a feed store during college, Brock Roberts thought it would be a business he would enjoy,...
Mansfield Feed & Farm Supply
Location: Mansfield, Mo. Owners: Scott and Lisa Connell History: Scott and Lisa Connell opened Mansfield Feed & Farm Supply in September 2022 to serve farmers and...
Mayes County Processing
Owner: Colten Barnes and Chris Barnes Location: Pryor, Okla. General Manager: Dylan Stanley Assistant Manager: Tanner Cox History: When COVID-19 hit, cattleman Colten Barnes, like so many producers,...
Trade Comm LLC
Location: Rich Hill, Mo. Owners: Tim Chaplin and Randy Parsons History: After a stint in the military, Tim Champlin and his brother Greg Champlin bought a semi and Champlin...
Diamond S Farm & Ranch
Location: Red Bud, Ark. Owner: Frank Santos History: Frank Santos retired as a clinical psychologist in 1999. While he was enjoying his retirement, Frank said his...
5H Fertilizer
Location: Taneyville, Mo. Owner: Charles Harris History: Cattleman Charles Harris was looking for a way to fertilize his own land, but his idea soon turned into a business. “We...