Quality Beef Through Excellence in Performance

Cattle Care & Land Stewardship Since 1989

A family-owned feedyard in Southwest Iowa dedicated to low-stress animal welfare, exceptional performance, and sustainable stewardship.

2,500

Total Head Capacity

Specialized Pens

4,000

Permitted Head Capacity

35+

Years of Stewardship

"Happy Cattle, Happy Customers"

Our Purpose

Built on Stewardship & Integrity

Carson Feeders Inc. is a family farm corporation operating in the lush, rolling hills of Southwest Iowa. We are committed to maximizing cattle performance through low-stress handling, superior animal comfort, and sound environmental stewardship.

As stewards of the resources entrusted to us, we cultivate lasting, synergistic partnerships with cow/calf producers, order buyers, and local farmers to raise safe, premium beef for families across the nation.

Infrastructure

Designed for Comfort & Growth

Modern facilities engineered for low-stress handling, superior animal comfort, and data-driven management.

18 Specialized Pens

Varied pen sizes accommodating 60 to 250 head for customized feeding programs.

Digital Scales & Data

Precision electronic weight scale with digital data transfer for accurate tracking.

Heat Abatement

Automated pen misting systems to keep cattle cool and comfortable in summer heat.

Dedicated Hospital

Clean, modern treatment and hospital facilities for prompt veterinary care.

Windbreaks & Mounds

Engineered pen drainage, natural shelter windbreaks, and dry bedding mounds.

Environmental Compliance

Fully compliant with Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) & NPDES standards.

Our Heritage & Story

Over 35 Years of Southwest Iowa History

CFI was incorporated in 1989. It was started at the present location where a 600 head feedlot had been abandoned in the early 80's. The initial partners were Wendell Volkens, Aaron Vorthmann, and Jeff Clausen. Over the years the feedlot has grown to its present size and has a plan and permit for up to 4000 head total capacity. We have tried to improve through the years and continue to strive for excellence in all we do. We have always had relationships with our customers, either through retained ownership of cow/calf producers or partnering with order buyers or local farmers. We value these relationships and view them as synergistic to our operation. Our hope is that one day the next generation of cattle feeders will find the place better than what we started with.