Processor registry
IL · 2 plantsUSDA-inspected goat slaughter plants in Illinois
2 establishments in 2 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments with a goat slaughter flag.
- Freedom Sausage, Inc.(815) 792-8276
Earlville, LaSalle County
EST. M1996+P8242+V1996Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Goats, Elk, deer, yak, PoultryCustom-exempt slaughter
- Helena Farm(618) 354-0956
Sumner, Lawrence County
EST. M1832+P1832Very SmallHogs, Sheep and lamb, Goats, PoultryCustom-exempt slaughter
Questions
How many goat slaughter plants does Illinois have?
2 establishments in Illinois carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 2 counties. 2 of them also report custom-exempt work, which is what a household needs to have its own animal processed.
What does the goats flag mean?
Establishments with a goat slaughter flag. Goat is the species most often processed under a religious exemption as well, so many of these plants also appear on the halal list.
Are state-inspected plants included?
No. This list is federal grants of inspection only. Illinois also runs a state meat inspection program whose plants can sell within the state; the state agency keeps that list, and the Illinois buying guide explains how the two systems fit together.
Goats plants in other states
Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to Illinois. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.