American Foods Group LLC is excited to announce that its greenfield beef harvest facility, America’s Heartland Packing LLC, is in the final stages of construction in Warren County.
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American Foods Group LLC is excited to announce that its greenfield beef harvest facility, America’s Heartland Packing LLC, is in the final stages of construction in Warren County. After breaking ground in 2022, the $800 million state-of-the-art mixed cattle facility is slated to begin processing operations in April 2025.
The hiring process for the new facility is well underway, with significant local interest. Hundreds of applicants have attended job fairs, resulting in the hiring of approximately 400 employees to date, with the majority of skilled hires being local residents. The facility will continue its hiring efforts as it scales operations to full capacity, employing about 1,300 individuals. Interested candidates can visit workahp.com to apply.
“America’s Heartland Packing is a game changer for Missouri agriculture,” said Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Quinn. “The impact of this plant not only reaches producers, but also feed stores, farm supply stores and veterinary clinics in towns across the area as producers retain cattle for processing. We welcome American Foods Group and thank them for bringing this family owned business to Missouri.”
A key component of this project is the new wastewater treatment facility in Wright City. This $140 million project, funded and built by AFG in collaboration with Missouri Public Water Supply District #2, replaces the current lagoon system with a modern facility that expands capacity from 500,000 to 3.5 million gallons per day. This upgrade not only supports the new beef processing facility but also benefits the broader PWSD2 community, paving the way for sustainable growth.
“From the store to the county, the cattlemen to the local community organizations, the support we’ve received has been remarkable,” said Steve Van Lannen, president and COO of AFG. “As a community-focused company, we are grateful to call Warren County, Missouri home. We remain dedicated to a seamless start to prioritize our startup efforts, we plan to host an open house for our partners and supporters this fall.”
This project underscores Missouri’s robust agricultural community and business-friendly economy. By bringing beef processing closer to cattle production, AFG is reducing costs and energy usage, benefiting both Missouri cattle producers and consumers. Once fully operational, the facility will process over 2,400 cattle per day, expanding U.S. beef harvest capacity and supporting the company’s growth strategy.
