Appalachian Producers Cooperative

Appalachian Producers Cooperative provides livestock slaughter and processing services in Telford, Tennessee, serving farmers and producers throughout the Northeast Tennessee region near Johnson City. The cooperative works with cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, offering both slaughter and full processing for local farms and small-scale producers.

As a cooperative-based operation, the facility is built around the needs of regional livestock owners who require reliable processing without traveling far from home. Farmers raising mixed herds or flocks can bring multiple species through the same facility, which simplifies logistics for smaller operations that don't specialize in a single animal type.

This kind of setup tends to suit family farms, homestead producers, and cooperative members looking for a straightforward processing option close to their land. Whether preparing meat for direct sale, personal use, or distribution to local markets, producers in the area have a nearby resource for turning livestock into finished product without long-distance hauling.