Family finds success selling meat direct to customers

Benjamin Herrold
Oct 13, 2023
Oct 13, 2023

Schneider-family — Megan, Jon, Cheryl and Justin Schneider raise livestock on their family farm.
Photo courtesy of Cheryl Schneider

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For Cheryl and Jon Schneider, selling meat raised on their family farm directly to consumers started with their kids’ involvement in FFA and showing livestock.

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Missouri-Farm-Fresh-meats — Megan, Jon, Cheryl and Justin Schneider sell meat direct to consumers and wholesale through area grocery stores. Their meat company is called Missouri Farm Fresh.
Photo courtesy of Cheryl Schneider

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