Holifield Farms, Inc.

Holifield Farms, Inc. operates at 72 Holifield Road in Covington, Newton County, Georgia, under USDA FSIS establishment numbers M22097 and P22097. The federal record lists meat slaughter and meat processing activities, hogs as the species slaughtered under inspection, and a small size class. The plant's reported slaughter volume falls in the lowest FSIS category, under 1,000 head per year, and it also reports custom-exempt processing. The grant of inspection date on file is September 9, 2021.

The company's website describes the business as a meat processor and distributor that has produced fresh pork sausage since 1959, delivering to grocery stores and restaurants from Atlanta to Macon to Hartwell and points between. The sausage is described as ground and packaged fresh with pork, salt, spices, dextrose and flavorings, and the site states no preservatives and no MSG. Beyond its own sausage, the business distributes bacon, beef, cheeses, country cured meats, hot dogs, chicken, fish, BBQ, Brunswick stew, roasting pigs and seasonings.

A separate page addresses deer coolers and processors, listing processing supplies and ingredients for sale, including bacon ends and pieces, high-temperature cheese in cheddar and hot pepper, pork and beef fat, sausage seasonings in mild, hot, maple and bratwurst, jerky and summer sausage seasonings, crushed red and cayenne pepper, sage, and trays. The website lists a retail locations page, but no locations appear in the fetched text. Details beyond the federal record and these website pages are not yet on file.

The federal record lists both meat slaughter and meat processing at this establishment, with hogs as the species slaughtered under inspection and a reported volume of under 1,000 head per year. Custom-exempt processing is also reported to FSIS. The website does not describe booking procedures, drop-off scheduling, minimums, kill fees, cut and wrap options, or which species are accepted for custom work, so farmers should contact the plant at (770) 786-2086 to confirm what is available.

Holifield Farms, Inc. reports custom-exempt processing to FSIS, which means it can process an animal a customer already owns (a whole, half, or share bought before slaughter) and return it in packages marked Not for Sale. Most small farms have one or two plants they book with, and the plant's calendar decides the delivery date.

The website lists customer pick-up hours of 1pm to 5pm and states that deliveries can be delayed by inclement weather, and a retail locations page exists but no locations appear in the fetched text. The business describes itself primarily as a wholesale processor and distributor serving grocery stores and restaurants. Halves and quarters, retail bundles, online ordering and shipping are not mentioned in the sources.

If you are buying a half or quarter animal, the plant is where the animal is processed; the farm sells you the animal. Read how to buy a half cow for the sequence and the math.