Modesto Milling

What Modesto Milling does

Modesto Milling Inc. is a privately held organic feed manufacturer founded in 1974 and headquartered in Empire, California, with a second manufacturing site in Planada. The company produces certified-organic feeds and supplements for poultry, horses, livestock (goats, sheep, hogs, mini pigs, cattle, rabbits), and pets, plus single-ingredient organic grains and supplements. Its core technology is the formulation of certified-organic feed using proprietary blends of herbs and essential oils (garlic, anise oil, horseradish, juniper berry oil), along with specialized NonCorn NonSoy variants and soy/corn/molasses-free horse rations. Many supplements carry OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) listing, a third-party certification required for inputs used in USDA-organic production. The company holds the earliest organic grain processing certification in Central California, obtained from Oregon Tilth in January 1998.

The business operates a hybrid distribution model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at modestomilling.com (bagged SKUs shipped via UPS), a dealer portal at portal.modestomilling.com for approved brick-and-mortar retailers, a 'Find a Local Retailer' network, and direct bulk truck delivery of up to 24-ton loads for national agricultural clients. Customer-formulated bulk mixes require a 3-ton minimum order. Pricing is unit-based with discounts for one-ton totes and larger volumes; bagged products range from $12.00 (50 lb Redmond Salt) to $46.25 (50 lb Soybean Meal).

Modesto Milling employs 11-50 people and is led operationally by Business Development Manager Jared Penfold, Operations/Procurement Manager Zach Farris, and National Sales Manager Andrea Kaldhusdal. Revenue, ownership, and funding details are not publicly disclosed. The company shows ongoing investment signals, including refreshed product packaging dated July 2025 and an actively maintained e-commerce and dealer portal infrastructure.

Name

Modesto Milling

Legal name

Modesto Milling Inc.

Website

https://modestomilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Modesto Milling Inc. is a California-based, certified-organic feed manufacturer producing poultry, horse, livestock, and pet feeds plus OMRI-listed supplements, sold via direct e-commerce, a dealer network, and bulk truck delivery to small farms and national agricultural clients across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Animal Feed Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119), Animal Food Manufacturing (3111)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Grain/Commodity Feed Milling & Blending (Non-GMO) (AFADAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic Poultry Feed (AFADAJAC), Equine Organic/Non-GMO/Natural Feeds (AFADAEAI), Organic Pet Food & Companion Animal Feed (AFADAJAF), Organic Micro-Ingredients & Supplements (Kelp, Herbs, Oils) (AFADAJAK)

Keywords

• Organic animal feed
• Certified organic poultry feed
• Livestock feed manufacturing
• OMRI certified supplements
• Bulk organic feed

Headquarters

HQ city

Empire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bagged Feed Sales: Standard packaged organic feed products sold in 10-, 25-, 40- and 50-pound bags through e-commerce and dealer network.
2. Bulk Feed Sales: Organic feed sold in one-ton totes or by truckload. Customer-formulated mixes available with 3-ton minimum order. Local bulk orders delivered by truck. Discounts available for larger quantities.
3. Supplements and Minerals: Complete line of supplements and minerals including single ingredients like kelp meal, diatomaceous earth, salt products, and species-specific supplements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Modesto Milling manufactures and distributes certified organic animal feeds and supplements for poultry, livestock, horses, and pets. Products are sold in 10-, 25-, 40-, and 50-pound bags, one-ton totes (1,000 lb and 2,000 lb), and by truckload, with customer-formulated mixes available for 3-ton minimum orders. The company supplements its feed lines with an OMRI-certified minerals and supplements catalog and single organic ingredients such as barley, oats, sunflower seeds, and soybean meal.

Product overview

Modesto Milling is an organic feed manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of certified organic feeds and supplements for poultry, livestock, horses, and pets. The product line centers on Organic Poultry Feed, Organic Livestock Feed, Organic Horse Feed, and Organic Pet Feed as the four main categories. Supporting these are a Supplements and Minerals line (many OMRI certified) and Bulk Animal Feed options. Single Ingredients are also available for customers needing individual organic grains. All products emphasize certified organic ingredients, non-GMO formulations, and specialized options such as NonCorn NonSoy varieties. The company packages in sizes ranging from 10 pounds to 2,000-pound totes and offers customer-formulated mixes with minimum orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Poultry Feed Certified organic poultry feed formulations for chickens and other poultry at different lifecycle stages, using certified organic ingredients and herbs including garlic, anise oil, horseradish, and juniper berry oil. Available in crumbles, pellets, and whole grain forms, including NonCorn NonSoy varieties, packaged in 10-, 25-, 40-, and 50-pound bags.
• Organic Livestock Feed Organic feed products for all species of barnyard animals including goats, hogs, mini pigs, and sheep for every stage of life. Formulas include certified organic herbs and essential oils, designed for multi-stage feeding requirements.
• Organic Horse Feed Certified organic horse feeds formulated without soy, corn, or molasses. The line includes horse supplement pellets, horse senior pellets, Horse PLUS, and Horse Low Starch Ration Balancer.
• Organic Pet Feed Organic pet feed products for pets, formulated with the company's certified organic ingredients.
• Supplements and Minerals Complete line of supplements and minerals for goats, cattle, swine, sheep, horses, other livestock, chickens, and poultry. Many products are OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certified for use in organic production. The line includes Turkey & Gamebird Chick Starter Crumbles, Chick Starter & Grower Crumbles, Layer Crumbles/Pellets, Duck Layer Pellet, horse supplements, Alfalfa Pellets, Kelp Meal, Zeolite, Diatomaceous Earth, Redmond salt products, Rabbit Pellets, Mini Pig Pellets, Hog Grower Pellets, Goat Dairy Pellets, General Livestock Pellets, and Dairy Ewe & Lamb Pellets.
• Bulk Animal Feed Organic feed available in 25- and 50-pound bags, one-ton totes (1,000 lb and 2,000 lb), or by truckload. Customer-formulated mixes are available with a 3-ton minimum order, and local bulk orders are delivered by truck.
• Single Ingredients Individual organic whole grains and ingredients including Barley, Oats, Sunflower Seeds, Corn (whole and cracked), Wheat, Peas, and Soybean Meal, sold in 40-50 pound bags for customers needing individual organic grains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers report increased animals' and birds' health, feather and fur condition, production and activity level

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hiland Naturals: Natural and organic poultry and livestock feed producer with a Non-GMO product line. Direct peer: comparable clean-label formulation philosophy, similar customer base of small farms and backyard poultry owners, and overlapping e-commerce and dealer distribution model.
• Coyote Creek Organic Feed Mill: Texas-based certified organic feed mill producing poultry, livestock, and equine feeds. Direct peer: similar certified-organic manufacturing model, comparable product breadth across species, and overlapping distribution via online and dealer channels.
• Nature's Best Organic Feeds: Organic and Non-GMO animal feed producer serving poultry, swine, equine, and small ruminants. Direct peer: highly comparable organic-only positioning, similar multi-species SKU structure, and overlapping SMB / hobby-farm customer base.
• Scratch and Peck Feeds: Organic, Non-GMO verified poultry and livestock feed manufacturer based in the Pacific Northwest. Direct peer: similar product mix (organic layer, broiler, and starter feeds), comparable heritage brand positioning, and overlapping customer base of small-to-mid poultry keepers and organic farms.
• New Country Organics: Certified organic animal feed manufacturer serving poultry, swine, equine, and pet markets with soy-free options. Direct peer: comparable certified-organic positioning, multi-species portfolio, and NonCorn NonSoy-style specialty SKUs that closely mirror Modesto Milling's product strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Kalmbach Feeds: Mid-to-large specialty feed manufacturer producing poultry, livestock, and equine feeds including organic and natural lines. Broad incumbent: significantly larger scale and broader conventional portfolio, but increasingly competes in the same organic and Non-GMO niches Modesto serves.
• Blue Seal Feeds: Established Northeast U.S. feed brand offering equine, poultry, and small-animal feeds with natural and organic options. Broad incumbent: comparable equine and poultry product adjacency, but serves a different regional market and operates as part of a larger portfolio rather than a pure organic specialist.
• Nestlé Purina PetCare: Multinational pet and animal nutrition company with Purina, Purina Animal Nutrition, and organic-adjacent lines across species. Broad incumbent: vastly larger scale and distribution; competes with Modesto's pet feed and supplements via independent retailers and increasingly in the organic poultry/livestock space.

Regional players

• Bluebonnet Feeds: Texas-focused equine and livestock feed manufacturer offering textured and pelleted feeds. Regional player: comparable equine feed formulation (including non-corn/soy options) and overlapping livestock customer base, but primarily serves a different geographic market than Modesto's California-centric operations.

Emerging players

• Small Pet Select: Organic and natural small-animal feed and hay supplier (rabbits, chickens, goats, etc.). Emerging player: smaller scale and narrower species focus, but directly competes with Modesto's organic pet feed, supplements, and rabbit pellet SKUs through a similar e-commerce-first model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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