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Amie Brunkow: Butcher with the Braid and Her Rise in Meat Processing

What began as her effort to process her own livestock on the farm has grown into a full-scale custom locker and thriving retail operation.

Amie opens up about the uphill battles she faced, from skepticism in the industry to the challenges of scaling her business while staying true to her values. She explains how she has built a company focused on quality, transparency, and educating customers about the importance of local food systems. Viewers get a behind-the-counter look at how Amie balances tradition with innovation, empowers her team, and plans to expand her Kansas-based business to serve customers nationwide. This episode is a celebration of resilience, entrepreneurship, and the future of American food independence.

Amie Brunkow
Butcher with the Braid
Alta Vista Meat Company
meat processing
local food systems
women entrepreneurs
custom meat locker
farm-to-table
small business success
Kansas agriculture

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