Some of the poultry farmers who will lose business with Tyson Foods Inc. when nearby processing plants are closed in Arkansas and Missouri have contacted Butterball about possible contracts.
"Butterball has been contacted by several farm owners impacted by the recently announced Tyson plant closures. At present, Butterball is evaluating both short-term and long-term production needs to determine if any of these farms may align with our business objectives," Butterball public relations manager Mindy Wharton said Thursday.
Butterball has contracts with about 150 Arkansas poultry growers, Wharton said.
A Tyson Foods spokesperson said this week that the company is working with 59 poultry farmers in Arkansas and Missouri affected by the coming plant closures.
The Tyson plants expected to close are based in Noel and Dexter, Mo.,
