About Us
Working together for the world we want!
Four generations of farming and raising cattle in this portion of the United States
has been a great challenge, with many rewards.
We Believe in Quality
Farm
to
Table
Our Story
Wells Family Farms finds its roots deep in the Missouri soil.
To remain a viable agriculture business in this age we have brought many changes to the day to day life on our farm. From the changes in field work to the absence of additives in the cattle feed the changes are far reaching. Our cattle have never been on the steroid and hormone roller coaster ride many adopted in the last 50 years or so, which has given us a lead on our competitors. Using natural methods, without chemical inputs, is our chosen way to maintain our animals and pastures. The humane treatment of animals should always be at the top of the list of priorities.
Living and working in Missouri can be a challenge, from the hot, hot summers to the very cold winters, each season has its ups and downs. Our family takes great pride in being able to offer the fruits of our labor to you the general consumer. We offer our beef, which is now processed at our own USDA-inspected facility, Barnard Processing, LLC is located at 527 Depot, Barnard, MO 64423 (660)-562-7892. You can purchase on-site or through our new online store ( BarnardProcessing.com coming soon!). Stay tuned for additional locations to be announced.
We are committed to our regenerative farming program for some very important reasons. The health of our land, herds and the nutritional value of what we produce. Northwest Missouri has long been the perfect place in the United States to raise beef. The gently rolling hills, abundant water supply, lush meadows and beautiful timber make this a heaven on earth for our cattle. Come on in, browse our site, maybe you have questions? Give us a call! All our animals are processed off the farm at USDA inspected facilities and transported with reputable delivery services with refrigeration. All meats are available at our retail spot in Barnard MO and online. We have a new location that will be carrying our meat the first part of April. Stay tuned for more information.
Live Green Live Long Live Healthy
Welcome to our Family Farm!
Barnard Processing, LLC located at 527 Depot, Barnard, MO 64423 660-562-7892. We are open for business for slaughter/processing of Beef and Pork. We are USDA inspected and also do custom. Reach out and get an appointment.
Our Grass Fed Operation has proven time and again that quality, taste, and tenderness take a dedicated plan. Not only the processing, which is done by local USDA inspected processing facilities and aging, but the types of feed our animals consume are of vital importance. We inter seed our pastures and hay fields with additional varieties of grasses and legumes each year. We also learn from our neighbors and contacts of many new veggies that are wonderful forage. Research is the key, learning all we can will result in a superior product. Working closely with our local FSA and USDA offices along with various inspectors also brings the behind the scenes information to us that is current and trustworthy.
We have spent many hours and much emotion on the development and implementation of our goals. We are not done yet, and our plans for expansion are well under way.
We Love Our Farmers
Our producer network
Our Fellow Farmers & Ranchers
Here in the Heartland USA we are surrounded by generational knowledge of agriculture. We have a diversity in not just owner/operators but in production. From crops to pastures, greenhouses and ponds to the high tech additions, these folks are not just farmers & ranchers! They are inovators and researchers with long term goals based on ling term health. We, as part of the 1.3% of the USA population who produce your food and fibers, need you, now more than ever. Consolidation of our industry can be turned around. Let these families be part of your journey.
Quality, How
can you
get involved?
For the last 20 years our family has been active in building a local network of farmers to bring food security back to our area. We all work hard as stewards of the land and caring for our livestock and fields. We put all we make back into the needs of the area including purchasing a small processing facility, refurbishing it and opening it up for local Farm To Fork marketing needs as a USDA Inspected facility.
Many small things happen during our days on the farm, from helping our neighbors fix a downed fence to plowing driveways and field entrances in the winter storms. $5 here, $10 there, it adds up yet makes a huge difference in the day to day of so many. Full time farming, full time meat processing, the hours fill up quick with all that needs to be done so that everyone can eat!
Any funds donated are done so with the knowledge that it will be spent on a great array of things, from maintenance supplies, lunch for the crew, building and equipment repairs. Fuel for tractors, forage seeds, and more marketing for beautifully raised produce and meats.
With more folks involved we can keep more families on the farm, raising healthy nutritious foods. Want to be even more involved? We’d be happy to have you as part of our community! We are working to expand our small processing facility, update parts, to better serve all on this journey. This is a work in progress, your input is valued. Thank you, Kim
How can you be involved? DONATE TODAY
As 1 of 1.3% of the population of the USA that are farmers we appreciate any way you can be involved! Cannot purchase meat? Don’t want to ship? Think about helping our efforts with a small donation. Your farmers and your environment would appreciate it!
Visit Today
Barnard Processing
Visit Us
We are located at
527 Depot, Barnard MO 64423
Processing Hours
M-F: 7am – 3:30pm
Sat: 10am – 12pm
Sun: Closed
Store Hours
M-F 8am-6pm Sat 10-12