Shepherd Boy Farms plans to build a 100,000-square-foot facility in Greensburg, Indiana, to make freeze-dried pet food. The USD 50 million investment will increase the company’s production capacity three times and create 50 new jobs.
The new facility will have equipment for cutting and freeze-drying, as well as quick freezing. Shepherd Boy Farms also offers co-manufacturing and private label services, helping with everything from product creation to packaging.
The company’s product range includes freeze-dried raw goat's milk from pasture-fed goats in the U.S. Their freeze-drying process keeps up to 97% of the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics. They offer products like beef, bison, chicken, cod, pork, turkey, kangaroo, salmon, whitefish, tuna, alligator, minnows, duck, goat milk, fruits, vegetables, and products for cats.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Shepherd Boy Farms sells its products through Chewy, Amazon, and its own website.
Executive Statement
According to Ashton Hood, founder and CEO of Shepherd Boy Farms, the family-owned manufacturer produces freeze-dried dog and cat food and treats. Combined with its existing facility, the company's total output will exceed 20 million pounds of freeze-dried pet food annually. Shepherd Boy Farms was built on the belief that pets deserve the same quality of nutrition as family. They have been co-manufacturing since the beginning -- it's in their DNA. This expansion allows them to serve more pet parents and brand partners around the world who are looking for natural, nutrient-dense options they can trust, made in the USA.