Dairy Processor Named One of Top US Small Businesses

Andy VanceAgribusiness, Dairy Business, Government, Milk

Washington DC in Spring is typically known for its Cherry Blossoms, but for Barbara and Leroy Shatto, they might remember meeting George W. Bush more than they’ll remember the trees. The Shatto’s met the President the day their Osborn, MO dairy company was named Runner-up for Small Business of the Year by the US Small Business Administration. Shatto Milk Company won their state award earlier this year, and were recognized for their sucess in expanding a century old family dairy farm with a 3,000 square foot bottling plant in 2003, increasing revenue 139% in two years, adding 65 stores to their marketing area, and adding 24 employees. They process their own cows’ produce, managing their 200 holsteins on 400 acres outside Kansas City. The hightlight of the award may very well have been delivering Shatto Milk to President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney for a working lunch the day after their recognition.