Custom Meat Processing Rooted in Tradition, Built for Today.

Conrath, Wisconsin
USDA Inspected • Custom Processing

HERITAGE THAT STILL MEANS SOMETHING

The story of Farm Country Butchery began long before the processing plant was built in 1963.

It began with Pete Mincoff.

An immigrant from Bulgaria after World War II, Pete came to America with very little and had to fight for everything he built. Through grit, sacrifice, and relentless work, Pete eventually purchased the 80-acre farm where Farm Country Butchery still stands today.

But when Pete arrived, the farm was not open pasture. It was solid timber.

If Pete was going to build a future for his family, he needed land for farming and lumber for a home. So, with the rugged resourcefulness that would come to define the Mincoff family, Pete began clearing trees, milling lumber, and building with his own hands.

What started as necessity soon became opportunity. Before entering the meat business, Pete built and operated a lumber mill while raising a family and farming the land alongside them. The kids helped work the farm and the mill, learning early the values of hard work, self-reliance, and serving the local community.

Eventually, Pete recognized another need. Local farmers and families needed a place to harvest and process meat.

So, in true Mincoff fashion, Pete built one.

The earliest version of Mincoff’s Meat Market was humble but hardworking. A corner of the lumber shed was enclosed to serve as the slaughter floor, while the basement of the family home became the cutting room. Every quarter was carried down the stairs by hand, and every pound of finished product was hauled back up.

As the business grew, so did the family’s connection to the craft.

In 1963, the processing plant that still stands today was built in Conrath, Wisconsin. Pete’s son, Naiden, eventually carried the operation forward, and generations of Mincoff family members worked in the butcher shop learning skills and values that still run deep in this community today.

Farm Country Butchery exists to honor that legacy while continuing to evolve for the needs of today’s producers and marketers.

We believe the best agricultural businesses respect where they came from while never losing sight of where they need to go.

Pete Mincoff, right, circa 1975

WHAT MAKES FARM COUNTRY BUTCHERY DIFFERENT

1. Producer-Branded Labeling

Your product deserves your name.

We help producers build their brand with customized, professional packaging and labeling that strengthens customer trust, convenience, and creates a distinguishable appeal in the marketplace.

Ideal for:

• Farm direct sales
• Retail 
• Farmers market programs

2. Flexible Scheduling That Works for Real Life

Livestock production is unpredictable. Your processor should understand that.

We work closely with producers to accommodate changing conditions, seasonal realities, weather, finishing timelines, and transportation logistics whenever possible.

Our goal is simple: Reduce stress. Improve communication. Keep producers moving forward.

3. No-Stress Field Harvest

We specialize in field harvest solutions designed specifically for species like bison and elk.

Our approach prioritizes:

• Animal welfare
• Meat quality
• Safety
• Producer peace of mind

We understand the unique challenges of bison and elk production and provide harvest options that minimize disruption and stress.

4. USDA Inspection for Unrestricted Markets

USDA inspection opens doors.

Farm Country Butchery offers USDA inspected processing so producers can confidently access:

• Retail opportunities
• Wholesale channels
• Restaurant sales
• Interstate commerce
• Expanded customer markets
• Wholesale
• Copacker supply

We help producers position themselves for long-term growth.

5. Elevated Food Safety Standards

Food safety is not just compliance. It is stewardship.

We invest heavily in our sanitation systems, verification programs, and enhanced testing protocols because our customers trust us with both their animals and their reputation.

Our commitment includes:

• Rigorous sanitation procedures
• Elevated food safety testing
• Process accountability
• Continuous operational improvement

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Country Butchery believes strong local food systems begin with the next generation.

We actively support youth agricultural education through our carcass shows and involvement in our local fairs. We are proud to support the families and young people who will shape the future of agriculture in our region.

Custom meat processing with modern standards, flexible service, and a commitment to the future of agriculture.

Whether you are a long-time producer or just exploring new market opportunities, Farm Country Butchery is ready to help.

Farm Country Butchery
Conrath, Wisconsin
715.532.5063
contact@farmcountrybutchery.com

Serving producers with integrity since 1963.