This award is presented to an individual who contributes to the betterment of the cattle industry. Rick Heffelfinger is the president and co-owner of Heffelfinger Meats, a family-owned operation established in 1934. The original facility was built in 1963 with five employees and processing 40 animals per week. The operation currently employees 23 individuals and processes 600 animals per week. Heffelfinger Meat knows the value of family; his daughter Erica runs the retail meat market, son Ryan oversees the day to day operations, and wife Carrie does the bookwork. The wholesale operation harvests 110-130 head of cattle and 500 hogs per week with delivery to Cleveland, Columbus, Akron, and Canton. Additionally, the operation custom harvests and delivers custom cattle for small processors. Relationships with meat market establishments separates Heffelfinger Meats from competitors. They recognize the constantly evolving protein industry. Heffelfinger Meats is the largest red meat harvester in the state of Ohio under state inspection. The family prides themselves in their involvement with youth organizations and local fairs as well as carcass shows.
10 сен 2024
