Meet The Farmer

Family Operation
LouisJohn and Leslie Slagel are the youngest generation of many Slagels who made their living farming in central Illinois. We operate the meat processing and sales area of our family operation. However, we work hand in hand with the other members of our family who are involved in the day to day operations on the farm. Livestock require a very large time investment and are cared for by a number of family members.

We all work long hours throughout the day to give our animals the best of care. Our farm is operated similar to when our grandparents were farming, which means instead of building large high-tech factory farms, we still raise our livestock the good old fashioned way which results in wholesome, quality products for your family to enjoy.

Going Green
At Slagel Family Farm, we also strive to do what is good for the environment. The manure from our livestock is composted and used as all natural fertilizer in near-by fields for raising crops. In addition, while delivering our products to restaurants in Chicago, we pick up used cooking oil which is processed into bio diesel and used to operate our meat delivery truck and some of our farm equipment. We have also recently began using reusable plastic totes for product delivery to reduce the amount of cardboard box waste being created. Furthermore, our processing facility is one of very few in the state with an EPA licensed composting facility which is used to compost all the waste product from our slaughter plant and butcher shop.

Slagel Family Farm meat products are a wonderful option for customers looking for a quality, local product which leaves very little carbon footprint behind.