Processor registry
MN · 9 plantsUSDA-inspected bison slaughter plants in Minnesota
9 establishments in 9 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments with a bison or buffalo slaughter flag.
- Miltona Custom Meats Inc.(218) 943-2681
Miltona, Douglas County
EST. M15768+P15768+V15768Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Bison, Elk, deer, yakCustom-exempt slaughter
- (507) 263-3618
- Odenthal Meats Inc.(507) 364-8040
New Prague, Le Sueur County
EST. M2782+V2782SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Bison, Elk, deer, yakCustom-exempt slaughter
- Benson + Turner Foods, Inc.(218) 849-8684
Waubun, Mahnomen County
EST. M2437+P2437+V2437Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, BisonCustom-exempt slaughter
- Carlson Meat Shop(320) 905-1381
Grove City, Meeker County
EST. M8948+P8948+V8948Very SmallCattle, Hogs, BisonCustom-exempt slaughter
- Dover Processing, Inc.(507) 273-0859
Dover, Olmsted County
EST. M34698+P34698+V34698Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Bison, Elk, deer, yakCustom-exempt slaughter
- Heart O' Lakes Quality Meats(218) 863-6328
Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County
EST. M47032+P47032+V47032Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, BisonCustom-exempt slaughter
- Jenniges Meat Processing Inc(320) 346-2414
Brooten, Pope County
EST. M1684+P1684+V1684Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Bison, Elk, deer, yakCustom-exempt slaughter
- Prairie Meats, Inc.(320) 523-7060
Olivia, Renville County
EST. M47273+V47273Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, BisonCustom-exempt slaughter
Questions
How many bison slaughter plants does Minnesota have?
9 establishments in Minnesota carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 9 counties. 8 of them also report custom-exempt work, which is what a household needs to have its own animal processed.
What does the bison flag mean?
Establishments with a bison or buffalo slaughter flag. Bison is inspected under the voluntary exotic animal program rather than the mandatory meat inspection act, which is why the list is short and worth having.
Are state-inspected plants included?
No. This list is federal grants of inspection only. Minnesota also runs a state meat inspection program whose plants can sell within the state; the state agency keeps that list, and the Minnesota buying guide explains how the two systems fit together.
Bison plants in other states
Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to Minnesota. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.