ABOUT US
Rooted in Tradition. Driven by Innovation.
Founded with a mission to support family farms, Dakota Provisions™ is built on more than 500 years of combined experience in meat production and processing. Located in Huron, South Dakota, our state-of-the-art facility reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and food safety.
With a team of over 600 dedicated associates, and growing, we’re focused on becoming a world-class provider of premium meats. From foodservice and retail, we deliver customized protein solutions including turkey, ham, chicken, and specialty meats, all tailored to your unique needs.
Our customers include foodservice operators, private-label retailers, distributors, and further processors across the nation. No matter the partner, our promise is the same: high-quality, consistent, and scalable products—every time.
At Dakota Provisions™, food safety is our top priority, and we lead the industry with rigorous standards and practices. From our partnerships with trusted family farms to every package we produce, we are committed to excellence every step of the way.
OUR GROWERS
Family Farms. Trusted Traditions.
Our roots run deep in the rich heritage of local agriculture, with many of our grower-owners coming from long-standing Hutterite colonies. These dedicated farming families have invested over $120 million in cutting-edge turkey production facilities—demonstrating a steadfast commitment to quality, sustainability, and stewardship.
In 2004, 44 independent growers joined forces to form Dakota Provisions, united by a vision to preserve their way of life and strengthen the future of independent farming. Their combined experience—spanning centuries in poultry farming and meat processing—can truly be tasted in every product we produce.
At Dakota Provisions, we proudly help you “Meat the Best.”
OUR HISTORY
A Grassroots Vision, A National Impact
Dakota Provisions was born out of a bold idea: that the future of farming required more than just raising turkeys—it required full ownership of the production process.
Led by Kenneth D. Rutledge, a veteran of the poultry industry with over 30 years of experience, our growers set out to build a facility that would secure their future for generations to come. In December 2005, our custom-built, world-class meat processing plant opened its doors.
What began as a regional effort has since grown into a national operation, now producing over 200 million pounds of premium product annually. Every pound reflects our growers’ original vision: quality, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
OUR GOVERNANCE
Owned by Growers. Managed by Professionals.
Dakota Provisions was founded with a clear mission: to build a grower-owned company rooted in industry expertise and committed to meeting our customers’ evolving needs.
As the first meat processing facility in over two decades to be built from the ground up, we’ve redefined what it means to operate with excellence. Our facility was designed not only to meet regulatory standards—but to exceed them.
What sets us apart:
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Comprehensive food safety training for all employees
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Participation in a government-supported employee verification program
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Total separation of raw and cooked processing areas (no cross-access)
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Micro-resistant wall and floor surfaces for unmatched sanitation
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A safety-first culture woven into every aspect of our operations
Governance is led by our 44 grower-owners, a 13-member Board of Directors, and a four-member Executive Committee—all committed to transparency, accountability, and long-term success.
