Rural Route One Meat Co.

Rural Route One Meat Co. is a family-run farm in central Illinois that sells farm-raised pork and beef directly to customers. The family has raised livestock since 1976, and the company started in 2020 when pork sales through the usual buyers fell through, so the family began selling pork straight from the farm. Customers mention brats, pork chops and pork sticks, and the shop also carries pantry goods, coffee and tea, and gift items from local producers.

The meat is sold through the online shop, with bundles and merchandise also listed there. The farm is at Townline Road in Mackinaw, and the family says the next generation still helps raise crops and livestock alongside the business.