Holton Meat Processing

Holton Meat Processing is a long-standing meat processing facility located in Holton, Kansas, founded in 1972 and operating as a state-inspected custom processing facility serving producers throughout Northeast Kansas. Registered in SAM.gov since March 2022 with a registration valid until January 2026, the business is structured as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and focuses on multi-species livestock processing. While not currently holding a federal contract vehicle, the company has successfully obtained federal grant awards that support its operational capabilities and regional agricultural ecosystem.

Through federal grant awards, Holton Meat Processing has received support from multiple USDA agencies, including the Rural Business Cooperative Services and Agricultural Marketing Service. A notable COVID-19 relief grant from the Agricultural Marketing Service in January 2022 provided financial assistance to help the company manage pandemic-related challenges, covering workplace safety, market adaptations, and operational expenses. More recently, a sub-award from the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Inc. in November 2024 will enable significant operational enhancements, including equipment upgrades for value-added product lines like shelf-stable jerky and meat sticks, expanded retail space with new freezers and coolers, and improved processing capabilities. The grant aims to help Holton Meat Processing increase its annual cattle processing capacity by 50 head and support an additional 10-15 producers per year, while also implementing local composting initiatives for waste materials.