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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Hertzog Meat Expands Butler, Missouri, Operations

04/07/2026
Meat processor Hertzog Meat Co. plans to expand its operations in Butler, Missouri. The project is expected to create 22 jobs in Bates County.

The investment at the company’s existing site will include the opening of Hertzog South, a new retail and further processing facility that will expand protein processing capabilities and add value-added production for sliced, marinated, and ready-to-cook products.

“Our family is thrilled to expand our footprint in Butler and keep building something truly special for this community,” said Jim Hertzog of Hertzog Meat Co. “Hertzog South marks the exciting next chapter in our growth, enabling us to deliver even more premium, locally sourced protein to our customers while creating new opportunities to support our local farmers and agriculture.”

To support the project, Hertzog Meat Co. will benefit from the Missouri Works program, which provides access to capital through withholdings or tax credits tied to job creation.

“DED is excited to support Hertzog Meat Co.’s expansion in Butler,” noted Michelle Hataway, Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development. “These new jobs will boost Bates County’s economy while allowing the company to expand into new product lines and further strengthen its existing operations.”

Hertzog Meat Co. processes and distributes beef, pork, and poultry products, offering retail and foodservice solutions through vertically integrated operations. The company sources livestock locally and produces value-added protein products for regional and national markets.

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