Countryside Feed

What Countryside Feed does

Countryside Feed, LLC is a regional animal nutrition manufacturer and retailer headquartered in Hillsboro, Kansas, operating since 1997. The company produces and distributes complete feeds, supplements, minerals, milk replacers, tubs, and blocks for commercial beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, horses, show animals, and pets. Its product portfolio spans multiple physical forms (pellets, crumbles, textured, meal, cubes, tubs, and blocks) and is sold in standard 50 lb bags, bulk, and special-order configurations.

The company operates a feed mill in Hillsboro, KS (constructed in 1998, production beginning November 1, 1999, with major enhancements completed in 2020) where in-house nutritionists customize formulations for specific livestock life stages and where products are tested daily for consistency. Manufacturing is supplemented by a Purina (Land O'Lakes) dealer and manufacturer relationship, enabling distribution of Purina's full product line alongside proprietary Countryside Builder and SteakMaker brands.

Commercially, Countryside Feed serves SMB livestock producers, hobby farmers, and pet owners through a dual-channel model: a company-owned retail storefront in Hillsboro and a network of 40+ independent dealers (cooperatives, feed stores, and grain companies) across Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado, and Nebraska. Pricing is transactional and quote-based rather than subscription, with custom feed formulation as a distinct service offering. The company is owned by three Kansas agricultural cooperatives (Cooperative Grain & Supply, Agri Trails Incorporated, and Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company), and is not venture-backed.

Name

Countryside Feed

Legal name

Countryside Feed, LLC

Website

https://countrysidefeed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Countryside Feed is a Kansas-based regional animal feed manufacturer and retailer serving livestock producers, equestrian owners, and pet owners across five Midwestern states through a 40+ dealer network and a company-owned retail store, offering proprietary and Purina-brand feeds with custom nutrition formulation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed and Nutrition Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock Complete Feed Milling & Blending (Cattle/Swine/Poultry) (AFADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pelleted & Crumbled Feed Manufacturing (AFADAIAD), All-Stock & General-Purpose Complete Feeds (Multi-Species) (AFADAIAB), Complete Equine Feeds (Pelleted/Extruded/Textured) (AFADAEAA), Animal Nutrition & Feeding Support Services (On-Farm Feeding, Feed Management) (AFAEALAJ)

Keywords

• Livestock feed manufacturing
• Animal nutrition products
• Feed mill operations
• Custom feed solutions
• Agricultural cooperative dealer

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Animal Feed and Nutrition Products: Sale of complete feeds, supplements, mineral products, milk replacers, and specialty feeds for various livestock species including beef cattle, dairy, sheep, goats, horses, swine, poultry, and pets. Products sold in various forms (pellets, crumbles, textured, meal, cubes, tubs, blocks) in 50 lb bags or bulk.
2. Custom Feed Solutions: Customized feed solutions tailored to specific needs of livestock species, ensuring animal well-being and optimal health.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Countryside Feed manufactures and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of animal nutrition products for livestock (beef cattle, dairy, swine, sheep, goats, horses, poultry) and pets from its feed mill in Hillsboro, KS. Products are offered in multiple forms — pellets, crumbles, textured feeds, meal feeds, cubes, tubs, and blocks — including proprietary Builder lines and partner Purina, Vitalix, Rangeland, Rancher's Choice, and Colostrx brands. The company also provides custom feed solutions formulated by in-house nutritionists to meet species- and life-stage-specific nutritional needs.

Product overview

Countryside Feed is a regional animal nutrition company serving areas of Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri, and Nebraska since 1997. The company operates as a diversified feed retailer and manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of animal nutrition products organized into distinct product lines: Beef Cattle Feed (featuring SteakMaker supplements, Summer Stocker Minerals, Beef Builder 6 Line, and Rangeland Pro Minerals), Poultry Feed (Purina and Chick Builder crumbles, pellets, and meals), Swine Feed (Pork Builder and Purina ProBuild products), Horse Feed (Purina Impact Pro Senior, mini horse pellets), Goat Feed (Goat Builder mini-pellets and textured feeds), Sheep Feed (Purina Lamb Grower and Sheep Builder products), Show Feed (Purina High Octane supplements and Builder Show Feed Line), Pet Food (Country Acres and Red Flannel dog and cat foods), Milk Replacers (LOL, Purina, and Colostrx products for calves, lambs, and kids), and Tubs & Blocks (Purina Stress Tub, Rangeland, Vitalix, and Rancher's Choice products). The company also offers custom feed solutions tailored to specific livestock needs. As a Purina dealer, Countryside Feed provides both proprietary and partner brand products through its dealer network across multiple states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SteakMaker Beef Cattle Supplement Line A family of pelleted and meal supplements (SteakMaker Grower 36-0 Pellet, SteakMaker Finisher 40-20 Pellet, SteakMaker Finisher 40-20 R400, SteakMaker BP Formulator R1500 Meal) designed for grower and finisher feedlot cattle, with medicated versions containing Rumensin to improve feed efficiency and maximize gain.
• Countryside Beef Cattle Mineral Line Mineral supplements for beef cattle on pasture and wheat pasture, including Summer Stocker Minerals (4% phosphorus), Beef Builder 6 Line (6% phosphorus), Rangeland Pro Wheat Pasture Minerals, Rangeland Pro Mineral 8, and Rangeland Pro Mineral 12 to balance forage-based diets.
• Poultry Feeds Crumble, pellet, and meal feeds for layers and gamebirds, including Purina Home Grown 18 AMP Crumble (medicated with Amprolium), Chick Builder Gamebird Start/Breed 28 Crumble, and Chick Builder Layer 16% Pellet for complete egg-production and growth programs.
• Swine Feeds Complete meal feeds for growing and finishing pigs, including Pork Builder Show Grower + BMD/DBZ Meal (with Bacitracin and Clarifly) and Purina ProBuild Early Finisher Meal for steady growth from early stages through market.
• Goat Feeds Complete pelleted feeds and supplements for growing, finishing, breeding, and show goats, including Goat Builder 17-5 DX13.6 Mini-Pellet (with Deccox for coccidiosis prevention) and Countryside 16% Goat R20 Pellet (with Rumensin).
• Sheep Feeds Complete pelleted feeds and supplements for growing and show lambs, including Purina Lamb Grower B30 Complete Pellet with Bovatec for coccidiosis prevention.
• Horse Feeds Complete pelleted horse feeds including Purina Impact Pro Senior Horse (built-in high-quality forage for senior horses) and Purina Mini Horse & Pony products for maintenance, performance, and senior horses.
• Show Feed and Supplements Performance supplements and complete show feeds for cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats, including Purina High Octane concentrated products (Ultra Full, Depth Charge, Champion Drive, Fitter 35, Fitter 52, Heavy Weight) and Builder Show Feed Line (Pork Builder, Beef Builder, Sheep Builder, Goat Builder show feeds).
• Pet Foods Dog, cat, fish, and rabbit feeds including Country Acres Achiever Hi-Pro Dog (high-protein for active dogs), Red Flannel Adult Dog (omega fatty acids and antioxidants), and Country Acres Farm Cat (maintenance formula for outdoor/farm cats).
• Milk Replacers Full-potential milk replacers for dairy and beef calves, lambs, and goat kids, including LOL Cows Match ColdFront BOV (calves), Purina Lamb Milk Replacer, and Purina Goat Kid Milk Replacer to support immunity, gut health, and early development.
• Tubs and Blocks Low-moisture protein tubs and specialty performance tubs for pasture and confinement cattle, including Purina Stress Tub 2.0 (12% protein for stressed cattle), Rangeland 25 Tub (25% protein for forage-based diets), Vitalix Kickstart Weaning Tub (with NaturSafe and Availa 4), and Vitalix Breedback #10 Tub (18% protein, 9% fat with Omega-3).
• Custom Feed Solutions Customized feed solutions tailored to the specific needs of livestock species and life stages to ensure animal well-being, optimal health, and operation profitability. Formulas are tailored by skilled in-house nutritionists to address specific challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by producers since 1997 with over 25 years supporting Kansas agricultural associations

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Purina (Land O'Lakes)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCountryside Feed is a proud Purina dealer and manufacturer. Offers full range of Purina products including horse feeds (Impact Pro Senior, Mini Horse & Pony), poultry feeds (Home Grown line), sheep feeds (Lamb Grower), goat feeds (Supermix), dog/cat food, and aquaculture feeds (Catfish 32%).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• CHS Inc. Large U.S. agricultural cooperative offering animal nutrition alongside energy, grain, and agronomy services. Overlaps with Countryside Feed on the feed/nutrition category but operates at vastly greater scale and broader scope.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition: Global animal nutrition and feed manufacturer producing complete feeds, premixes, and additives across all major livestock species. Overlaps with Countryside Feed's product categories but at national and global scale.
• ADM Animal Nutrition (ADM Alliance Nutrition): Large-scale animal feed manufacturer with branded lines (e.g., MoorMan's, GROFAST) serving livestock producers across the U.S. Comparable product breadth and species coverage to Countryside Feed at substantially greater scale.
• Land O'Lakes (Purina Animal Nutrition): National animal nutrition brand and the parent supplier to Countryside Feed as a Purina dealer. Sells broadly across species and geographies, with overlapping product lines in equine, poultry, pet, and livestock feed.

Direct peers

• Southern States Cooperative: Member-owned regional farm supply cooperative offering complete feed lines and nutrition products across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable cooperative ownership and integrated retail/dealer distribution model.
• Hi-Pro Feeds: Regional feed manufacturer producing complete livestock feeds (cattle, equine, swine, sheep, goat, poultry) sold through a dealer network in the Plains and Southwest. Closely matches Countryside Feed's species breadth and dealer-channel structure.
• MFA Incorporated: Regional farm cooperative serving the Midwest and Mid-South with animal nutrition products (including proprietary MFA feed lines), agronomy, and farm supply through a large dealer network. Closely matches Countryside Feed's cooperative-owned, dealer-distributed multi-species feed model.
• Kent Nutrition Group: Regional feed manufacturer producing complete feeds, supplements, and specialty nutrition for livestock and pets across the Midwest. Operates its own mills with a dealer-driven distribution model directly comparable to Countryside Feed.
• Ridley Inc. (Ridley Feeds): Feed manufacturer producing complete feeds, premixes, and supplements for livestock, poultry, and companion animals, distributed through dealer and direct channels. Comparable multi-species, multi-format manufacturer with similar customer segments.

Emerging players

• Vitalix: Regional manufacturer of low-moisture protein tubs and blocks (already a partner/supplier brand carried by Countryside Feed). Comparable specialty/specialty-complement product line serving the same Plains-region cattle producers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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