Cedar River Laboratories
900 South Grand Avenue
Mason City, IA 50402
Phone: (800) 323-4858 or (641) 228-2212
Fax: (641) 228-4455
Web: www.cedarriverlaboratories.com
Contact: Bruce E. Dietrich, President
Notes: Laboratory animal supplier (cats); also provides contract
research services.
LoneStar Laboratory Swine (Exemplar Genetics)
958 North Main Street
Sioux Center, IA 51250
Phone: (877) 822-2767
Fax: (712) 722-2126
Web: www.lonestarswine.com, www.exemplargenetics.com
Contact: John R. Swart, President
Notes: Laboratory animal supplier (pigs). Corporate headquarters; farm located in Flandreau, SD.
Struve Labs
1603 Enterprise Street
Manning, IA 51455
Phone: (712) 653-2125
Fax: (712) 653-2229
Web: www.struvelabs.com
Contact: Rexanne Struve, Owner
Notes: Laboratory animal supplier (cows, goats, sheep, pigs)
Double T Farm
21665 Barrus Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
Phone: (712) 366-3526
Web: www.doubletfarm.com
Contact: Ted T. Golka, Owner
Notes: Laboratory animal supplier (pigeons)
Fur
Farms
There were 17 fur farms in Iowa in 2007, according to the
National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Palmer Erickson
3374 Saratoga Avenue
Jewell, IA 50130
Contact: Marilyn Erickson
Notes: Mink and fox farm. Located south of 330th Street/Highway 175. West side of road. Confirmed open (summer 2009).
Hawkeye Mink Cooperative
1324 Main Street
Jewell, IA 50130
Phone: (515) 827-5458
Notes: Still in business?
Isebrands Fur Farm
3221 Queens Avenue
Jewell, IA 50130
Phone: (515) 827-5562
Contact: Mark Isebrands, Floyd L. & Shirley Isebrands
Notes: Located between 320th and 330th Streets. Confirmed open (summer 2009).
Ruby Fur Farm
2564 200th Street
New Sharon, IA 50207
Phone: (641) 672-2067
Fax: (641) 672-0262
Web: www.rubyfurfarm.com
Contact: Mae Ruby
Notes: “We specialize in breeding and raising ferrets, raccoons,
and skunks and we offer them wholesale to pet stores.” Confirmed open (summer 2009).
Morgan Valley Fox Farm
12420 S. 128th Avenue W.
Runnells, IA 50237
Phone: (515) 966-2028
Contact: Frank E. & Judy P. Rains
Notes: Fox farm. Located north side of road, just east of W. 125th
Street S.
Andrews & Sons Fur Farm
32786 County Road D67
Union, IA 50258
Contact: Curt Andrews
Notes: Fox farm.
Silver Fox Farms
2596 370th Street
Osage, IA 50461
Contact: Brian Huffman
Notes: Fox farm. Located at corner of 370th Street and County Road
T46.
Fassett Fur Farm
939 N. White Fox Road
Webster City, IA 50595
Phone: (515) 832-2094
Contact: Jim F. Fassett
Notes: White Fox Road is also known as R33. Confirmed open (summer 2009).
Hillpipre Mink Farm
136 Parkview Drive
Webster City, IA 50595
Contact: Chris Hillpipre
Twilight Mink Farm
1395 240th Street
Webster City, IA 50595
Phone: (515) 832-1086
Contact: Neil Bromm
Notes: Located at corner of Erickson Avenue, north side of road.
Woodring Fur Farm
3020 250th Street
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
Contact: Jean Woodring
Notes: Large fur farm. Located just west of Union Avenue/County Road
V56.
Underwood Farm
2260 Quinlan Avenue
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
Contact: Justin Underwood, Mary J. Underwood
Notes: Located south of 220th Street, west of Roanoke Avenue.
Earl Drewelow & Sons
2477 239th Street
New Hampton, IA 50659
Notes: 239th St. is off Odessa Avenue, north of 240th Street/County
Road B54. Earl Drewelow died February 2007; survived by his son Harvey.
Misty Moonlight Mink Ranch
1842 140th Street
Waverly, IA 50677
Contact: Nick Demuth
Phone: (319) 276-3350
Notes: Farm reported closed in 2002 (investigation needed).
Perrin Farm
1637 600th Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
Phone: (712) 225-5348
Contact: C E Perrin
Notes: Large mink and fox farm. Located west of Highway 59.
Klingbeil Mink Farm
22485 Tamarack Avenue
Remsen, IA 51050
Phone: (712) 786-3361
Contact: Donald Klingbeil
Notes: Large fur farm. Located between 220th and 230th Streets. Confirmed open (summer 2009).
Circle K Fur Farm
3701 Memorial Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
Phone: (712) 252-2202
Contact: Steven Krage
Notes: Located north side of road. Confirmed open (summer 2009).
Uckelman Mink Ranch
227 S. US Highway 71
Carroll, IA 51401
Phone: (712) 792-9727
Contact: Bernard Uckelman
Notes: Located at NE corner of W. Anthony Street. Highway 71 is also
known as Lincoln Street. Farm may be closed (investigation needed).
David Tremel
2017 Troy Trail
Woodbine, IA 51579
Phone: (712) 647-2191
Notes: Located west side of road, approx. 1/2 mile south of 194th
Street. Confirmed open (summer 2009).
Hidden Valley Fur Farms
32744 Kestrel Avenue
Guttenberg, IA 52052
Phone: (563) 252-2811
Contact: Steve Hansel
Notes: Fox, mink and ferret farm. Farm reported closed in 2000 (investigation
needed).
Robert Roman
23778 Fairview Road
Anamosa, IA 52205
Phone: (319) 462-4107
Notes: Fox farm.
Schmuecker Fox Farm
1545 79th Street Trail
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
Phone: (319) 444-2219
Contact: Danny & Nancy Schmuecker
Notes: Fox farm. Farm reported closed (investigation needed).
Kevin Horstman
Rural Route 1
(alternate address: 2882 317th Avenue)
Hopkinton, IA 52237
Notes: Farm may be closed (investigation needed).
fur farm
1100 190th Street
Keota, IA 52248
Notes: Street address is approximate. Located at southeast corner of 190th Street and Birch Avenue.
Marak Fur Farm
1297 Marak Road NW
Swisher, IA 52338
Phone: (319) 857-4331
Contact: Darrel L. & Carolyn Marak
Notes: Fox farm. Darrel Marak also sells animal urine.
James M. Roberston
3794 Toddville Road
Toddville, IA 52341
Phone: (319) 393-4454
Contact: James M. & Florence Roberston
Notes: Fox farm. Farm may be closed (investigation needed).
Diamond V Mills
838 1st Street NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52407
Phone: (800) 373-7234 or (319) 366-0745
Fax: (319) 366-6333
Web: www.diamondv.com
Contact: John C. Bloomhall, President & CEO
Notes: Fur feed ingredient supplier
Mark McGrann
19075 County Road T14
Mystic, IA 52574
Phone: (641) 437-4028
Notes: Farm may be closed (investigation needed).
North Star Fur Farm
26614 280th Street
Ollie, IA 52576
Notes: Confirmed open (summer 2009).
Iowa Trappers Association
Web: www.iowatrappers.com
Notes: state trapping association
Funke Trap Tags & Supplies
2151 Eastman Avenue
State Center, IA 50247
Phone: (641) 483-2597
Fax: (641) 483-9903
Web: www.funketraptags.com
Contact: Wayne Funke
Notes: trapping supplies
Drewelow Fur Company
121 North Washington
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
Phone: (563) 237-5332
Contact: Bill & Harvey Drewelow
Notes: U.S. agent for Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. (www.furharvesters.com/usagents.htm).
The Snare Shop
330 S. Main Street
Lidderdale, IA 51452
Phone: (712) 822-5780
Fax: (712) 822-5781
Web: www.snareshop.com
Notes: trapping supplies
Mill Creek Trap Supply
31076 381st Avenue
Bellevue, IA 52031
Phone: (563) 212-9092
Web: www.millcreektrapsupply.com
Contact: Steve Griebel
Notes: trapping supplies
Coffins Creek Furs
1417 Candle Road
Manchester, IA 52057
Phone: (888) 843-1564 or (563) 927-8736
Web: www.flytyingfurs.com
Contact: Ken Schwarzhoff
Notes: fur buyer
Northeast Iowa Fur Exchange
104 Ely Street
Rowley, IA 52329
Phone: (319) 938-2665
Contact: Rick Hemsath
Notes: U.S. agent for Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. (www.furharvesters.com/usagents.htm).
Iowa State University Meat Lab
194 Meat Lab
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: (515) 294-5321
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Swift Pork Company
402 North Tenth Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Phone: (641) 752-7131
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Tyson Fresh Meats
13500 I Court
Perry, IA 50220
Phone: (515) 465-5363
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Amend Packing Company
410 SE 18th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: (515) 265-1618
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Pine Ridge Farms
1801Maury Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: (515) 266-4100
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Sara Lee Foods
315 Vilas Road
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone: (712) 732-6767
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Tyson Fresh Meats
1009 Richland Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone: (712) 732-7433
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Source Verified Foods
107 North Washington
Wellsburg, IA 50680
Phone: (641) 847-0031
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Tyson Fresh Meats
501 North Elk Run Road
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 236-2636
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Iowa Lamb Corporation
315 10th Street
Hawarden, IA 51023
Phone: (712) 551-1126
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John Morrell & Company
1200 Bluff Road
Sioux City, IA 51106
Phone: (712) 279-7360
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Notes: Morrell has announced that the Sioux City plant will close in April 2010.
Verschoor Meats
1401 Bluff Road
Sioux City, IA 51106
Phone: (712) 252-1847
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Sig International Iowa
826 Main Street
Boyden, IA 51234
Phone: (712) 725-2172
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Premium Iowa Pork
108 First Avenue. South
Hospers, IA 51238
Phone: (712) 752-8666
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Jnb
907 1st Avenue NW
Sioux Center, IA 51250
Phone: (712) 722-3665
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Sioux-Preme Packing Company
4241 US 75 South
Sioux Center, IA 51250
Phone: (712) 722-2555
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Dakota Pack
2421 9th Avenue South
Estherville, IA 51334
Phone: (712) 362-2225
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Farmland Foods
800 Industrial Drive
Denison, IA 51442
Phone: (712) 263-5002
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Tyson Fresh Meats
2490 Lincoln Way
Denison, IA 51442
Phone: (712) 263-4613
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W & G Marketing Company
2824 Northridge Drive
Sidney, IA 51652
Phone: (712) 374-2601
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Edgewood Locker
609 West Union Street
Edgewood, IA 52042
Phone: (563) 928-6814
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Lynch BBQ Company
2486 171st Avenue
Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: (563) 382-4420
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Wapsie Produce
702 E. Water Street
Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: (563) 382-4271
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Agri Star Meat and Poultry
220 West Street
Postville, IA 52162
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Notes: Formerly Agriprocessors
Cargill Meat Solutions
600 South Iowa Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: (641) 682-8532
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Tyson Fresh Meats
Hwy. 70 North
Columbus Jct., IA 52738
Phone: (319) 728-7432
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West Liberty Foods (dba Iowa Turkey Growers Coop)
207 W. Second Street
West Liberty, IA 52776
Phone: (319) 627-6166
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