Farmer-Owned. Farmer-Focused.
The Appalachian Producers Cooperative is a farmer-owned meat processing facility built to serve the needs of local producers. We provide humane, high-quality processing for beef, hogs, lambs, and goats, delivering the professional results your customers expect, with the trust and transparency only a cooperative can offer.
When you process your with us, you’re not just accessing a service, you’re investing in a regional food system that keeps more value on your farm and in our Appalachian community.
Meat Processing Services
Our skilled butchers take pride in delivering professional, high-quality, USDA Inspected and Custom processing for cattle, hogs, lambs, and goats. Every animal is handled with care and respect, following humane handling practices throughout the entire process. From precise cutting to expert wrapping and labeling, we ensure your meat is beautifully prepared, vacuum-sealed, and ready for your customers or freezer.
Experience the difference of a farmer-owned facility dedicated to craftsmanship, consistency, and quality you can trust.
Be More Than a Customer — Be a Member
As a farmer-owned cooperative, our members don’t just use the facility — they help lead it. Membership gives producers a voice in decision-making, eligibility to serve on the board, and a share of patronage dividends based on annual use.
Join a community of farmers working together to build a stronger, more resilient local food system.
- Membership
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- The APC is the first 100% farmer owned cooperative to be established in TN in over 50 years.
- Patronage
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- Patronage is a form of Profit Sharing that Co-ops provide to their members based on annual usage.
Investing in Our Region’s Food Future
In the US, 4 companies owning 50 processing plants are responsible for 85% of the processing of beef, pork, and poultry. Recent events have shown these facilities are vulnerable to pandemics, supply chain disruptions, cyberattacks, fires, and natural disasters, limiting supplies and driving up prices for consumers.
The Appalachian Producers Cooperative represents a critical investment in our region’s long-term food security. By providing local, farmer-owned meat processing, we’re keeping production, jobs, and profits rooted right here in Appalachia.
This facility strengthens the local supply chain, ensures farmers have reliable market access, and helps our communities stay fed — no matter what challenges arise. It’s not just a processing plant — it’s infrastructure for a more resilient, self-reliant food system.
Benefits of a Local Co-op
Supporting co-ops like ours help create a more secure and resilient food supply for our community.
Freshness
Highest quality meat without long shipping & storage times.
Affordability
Fewer middlemen = highest quality beef at affordable prices.
Sustainability
Fewer miles traveled from farm to table.
Safety
Reduced risk of contamination & food borne illness.
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Appalachian Producers Cooperative is officially open and ready to start booking meat processing appointments and accepting applications for membership.
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