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1968
850,000 square feet
4,800 head/day
2.7 million lbs. of fabrication and offal products, 1 million lbs. of rendering products and 300,000 lbs. of hides
1,975
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Noteworthy equipment, facilities or interventions?
New downpuller, Emerge VerifEye detection system, hide on carcass wash
Unique product lines (i.e., export, further processing) this facility produces?
Produces SRM-free meat and bonemeal, many premium programs including prime, Sterling Silver® Premium Meats, Certified Angus Beef®, Safeway Angus, etc.
How much money, if any, does the plant contribute to the local community?
Plant contributions to the community in both donations of meat and cash amount to approximately $70,000/year. In addition, currently donating $125,000 to the Schuyler Hospital for a remodeling/expansion project with a matching $125,000 coming from Cargill.
Do plant employees participate in community service activities? If so, which ones?
Many employees give their time as volunteer firemen and volunteer rescue squad. They also volunteer as coaches for various sports including basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball and wrestling. Employees also serve as board members for numerous organizations such as Hospital Foundation, Hospital Board, Chamber of Commerce, United Way, AYSO, Schuyler Golf Club, Schuyler Baseball Corporation and Adult Soccer League.
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