Arkansas' First Mobile Meat Processing Trailer

Damon and Jana Helton with The Farm at Barefoot Bend faced a challenge to their livelihood last year when meat processors became overwhelmed during the early days of the COVID-19 crisis. That’s when Damon’s entrepreneurial instincts kicked in and the couple made the decision to purchase a USDA-certified Mobile Meat Processing Trailer to service their own animals and others around the state. Learn more about the Helton’s plans and what comes next.

[@courtneyheron1561]

Thank you for developing this solution for meat producers in your community. Keep up the good work.

[@Friesla]

Great to see another Friesla Mobile Harvest Unit out in the field. Thanks for the feature, Arkansas Farm Bureau!

[@leonardmulford2629]

Great job this is needed all over the country

[@jenihughes9058]

So excited for you and farmers in the the state!

[@juanlinogarza2103]

I show your video tomorrow at the Hispanic food conference in McAllen Tx.

[@nevinkuser9892]

If you can figure out how to build one you will be in good shape my friend. 👍

[@chrisfisichella6659]

Very cool. Excellent implementation.

[@michaelkirkland9862]

This is a awesome Idea great job y’all!

[@leonardmulford2629]

What is the cost for one of these units

[@nevinkuser9892]

It looks like $80,000.

[@jonstevensmaplegrovefarms3754]

That is so awesome!

[@chopsddy3]

Wow. That’s a great idea. Best of luck.👍

[@jamesmooney5348]

Can you video an actual processing?

[@T_157-40]

How can I buy a ready made trailer?

[@ismailsuliman361]

Good job
Are you selling such container overseas ?

[@gregjohnson6329]

What do you do about the smell and offal? Say I want to use this nearer a community.

[@AngusBlancojavierbetancour5762]

How are thing rolling on toda al 2024?. Thanks from Colombia for updating.

[@nevinkuser9892]

These mobile butchers have a lot of business because not so many people doing it. It's a solid business.

[@Offgridmike]

I know this is an old video, but are these people still in business?

[@donfarmerjr3371]

Heys partner, how much per cow does this save? It’s all about the price.

[@ciscokid81]

Question, what scale do you use to weigh the carcasses? Thank you

[@joelhugo2733]

Does anyone sell these trailers or all custom?

[@greendoorinvestments]

how much was it?

[@arkansasfarmbureau]

We aren't sure but if you have any questions for them you can contact them through their facebook page: facebook.com/barefootbend

[@joesmith7427]

So what does this unit cost $$ ??
Who makes it??

[@ROADBURNER1]

How do I hire you? I am in Olive Branch Mississippi, basically the Memphis Metro. I have a 1 year old heifer I would like to get processed. Can you help me?

[@JoseLopez-bt6bk]

Where did you buy it I would like to buy one

[@tonyc5440]

Can I borrow money I’ll pay you back

[@markbatte7530]

Is there a contact number?

[@dudukunene]

Good job, is it available overseas? South Africa to be specific.

[@nevinkuser9892]

You would need to build it yourself. Probably around $25,000 USD in materials.

[@dudukunene]

@@nevinkuser9892 thank you

[@Jewels3480]

How is waste water managed with this set up?

[@VKG777]

Great job we wil need pleanty

[@karlbraun9564]

Get a real website, screw facebook.

[@umaat007]

Is there an email address I can reach you at! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@arkansasfarmbureau]

We don't have their email but they did say you can contact them through their facebook page: facebook.com/barefootbend