Meet Famo Feeds: Over 120 Years of Family-Owned Feed Excellence

When a feed mill has been serving farmers for over 120 years, earned national recognition for manufacturing excellence, and is still family-owned — that’s a mill worth knowing. Meet Famo Feeds.

A Family Business Since 1903

Famo Feeds, Inc. has been serving livestock producers in the Midwest since 1903 — making them one of the longest-standing feed manufacturers in the region. As a family business, they treat their dealers and producer clientele like family, taking pride in the quality of their products, the strength of their team, and the collective impact they make in the industry.

Over a century of milling has given Famo Feeds something no startup can replicate: deep institutional knowledge of what farmers and flock keepers actually need, and the operational discipline to deliver it consistently.

AFIA Feed Facility of the Year

Famo Feeds isn’t just experienced — they’re recognized as the best in the business. After a lengthy application process and onsite inspection, Famo Feeds was named Feed Facility of the Year by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) — the first family-owned business ever to receive the award.

“Famo Feeds was selected as our winner because they do a fantastic job of serving the needs of their customer.”
— Gary Huddleson, AFIA’s Director of Feed Manufacturing and Regulatory Affairs

“Famo Feeds is a family-owned business, the first ever to win this award, and I think that shows in how they treat their customers.”
— Gary Huddleson, AFIA

The award recognizes overall excellence in feed manufacturing operations — from employee development to operating efficiencies and regulatory compliance. It’s not a marketing claim. It’s a verified, independently assessed standard of excellence.

Modern Manufacturing, Old-Fashioned Values

Famo Feeds maintains their position as a leading manufacturer through modern equipment and safe, efficient operations. They are HACCP certified and apply food industry standards to every batch they produce.

“We use extensive computerized technology and software to make a high-quality product and maintain efficiencies. We are HACCP certified and pay attention to the food industry model when we are making our products. We are very proactive.”
— John Beste, President, Famo Feeds, Inc.

Famo Feeds currently maintains nine critical control points in their plant, constantly monitored through software, tracking, and automated systems. That level of quality control means every bag that leaves their facility meets a consistent, verified standard — not just most of the time, but every time.

What We Carry from Famo Feeds

18% Chicken/Poultry Layer Crumble

A high-quality 18% protein layer crumble for laying hens and poultry — formulated to support consistent egg production, strong shells, and overall hen health. The crumble form is easy for birds to eat and reduces waste compared to mash. Backed by over 120 years of feed manufacturing expertise and AFIA-recognized quality standards.

Shop it: Famo Feeds – 18% Chicken/Poultry Layer Crumble, 50 lbs.

Why We Carry Famo Feeds

At Bloomington Farm & Feed, we don’t stock feed from mills we don’t trust. Famo Feeds’ century-plus track record, HACCP certification, AFIA recognition, and family-owned accountability make them exactly the kind of supplier we want behind our products. When you buy Famo Feeds from us, you’re buying feed that has been independently verified as among the best manufactured in the country.

Browse our full feed collection at BloomingtonFarmAndFeed.com — available for local delivery or pickup in the Twin Cities metro.