41556 Cottonwood Rd, Carson, IA 51525
chris@carsonfeeders.com
Quality Beef Through Excellence in Performance

Excellence in Cattle Care & Land Stewardship Since 1989

Located in the rolling hills of southwest Iowa, Carson Feeders Inc. strives to produce safe, premium beef for our families, neighbors, and the world while honoring the land, cattle, water, and team that God has entrusted to us.

2,500
Total Head Capacity
18
Specialized Pens
4,000
Permitted Head Capacity
35+
Years of Stewardship
Carson Feeders Cattle Feedyard
"Happy Cattle, Happy Customers"
Our Purpose & Principles

A Family Farm Built on Stewardship & Integrity

Carson Feeders Inc. (CFI) is a family farm corporation operating in the lush, rolling hills of southwest Iowa. We are committed to maximizing animal performance while keeping stress low and comfort high.

It is our core goal to be good stewards of the resources God has given us — land, cattle, water, and employees. We value long-term, synergistic relationships with our cow/calf producer customers, order buyers, and local farmers.

Resource Stewardship

Protecting land, water, and livestock for future generations.

Low-Stress Comfort

Dedicated care to keep cattle healthy, comfortable, and thriving.

Synergistic Partners

Partnering with cow/calf producers and retained ownership clients.

Excellence in Beef

Producing safe, high-grade beef for families across the nation.

Modern Feedyard Infrastructure

Designed for Comfort & Optimal Gains

Our feedyard features state-of-the-art handling facilities, environmental controls, and digital scale monitoring to ensure maximum rate of gain and animal safety.

18 Specialized Pens

Varied pen sizes accommodating 60 to 250 head per group for custom feeding strategy.

Digital Scales & Data

Precision electronic weight scale with electronic data transfer for accurate tracking.

Automated Cooling

Advanced cattle cooling misting systems to keep animals comfortable in summer heat.

Modern Hospital

Clean, modern health and hospital facilities for animal medical care.

Windbreaks & Mounds

Designed with effective windbreaks, well-engineered mounds, and superior pen drainage.

NPDES & DNR Permits

Fully compliant with Iowa Department of Natural Resources environmental standards.

Our Heritage & Story

Over 35 Years of Southwest Iowa History

CFI was incorporated in 1989. It was started at the present location where a 600 head feedlot had been abandoned in the early 80's. The initial partners were Wendell Volkens, Aaron Vorthmann, and Jeff Clausen. Over the years the feedlot has grown to its present size and has a plan and permit for up to 4000 head total capacity. We have tried to improve through the years and continue to strive for excellence in all we do. We have always had relationships with our customers, either through retained ownership of cow/calf producers or partnering with order buyers or local farmers. We value these relationships and view them as synergistic to our operation. Our hope is that one day the next generation of cattle feeders will find the place better than what we started with.

Dedicated Leadership & Operations

Meet Our Team

CFI's staff is second to none. Dedicated to our mission, they keep our animals comfortable by minimizing stress and maximizing performance.

Christine Clausen Cannon

Christine Clausen Cannon

President

chris@carsonfeeders.com

Wendell Volkens

Wendell Volkens

Vice President & Founder
Dustin Larison

Dustin Larison

Feedyard Operations
Richie Volz

Richie Volz

Cattle Health
Andy Hackett

Andy Hackett

Cattle Health
Get in Touch

Contact Carson Feeders

We welcome your questions and visits to our feedyard in Carson, Iowa.

Feedyard Location

41556 Cottonwood Rd
Carson, Iowa 51525

Phone Number

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