Our Story
What We Stand For
We stand for personal empowerment, individual responsibility, and regional food security. We stand for impeccable food production and poultry processing practices that benefit every living entity involved. We reject reliance on the government or big business for our food and its safety.
Every Plant in a Box® creates a food shed of enriched farmland, stimulates the local economy, and contributes to the community. The peak nutrition provided supports clear-minded people in making better decisions.
Our Team
Plant in a Box® has evolved from the ground up. Our team has all been farmers and livestock caretakers. But we are also entrepreneurs. We’ve started a dozen diverse businesses between us giving us a collective knowledge far greater than any one of us has alone. Our poultry processing designs and business models are simple, user-friendly, and highly efficient. We treat every Plant In A Box® owner as a team member. Your success is our success.
Co-Owner
Renee DeTar
Call or text:
(352) 623-2484
J. Renée DeTar is of Native American descent, a certified citizen of the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She has been practicing yoga since 1973, teaching since 1991 and founded one of the few accredited yoga therapy schools in the U. S., The Institute of Interdisciplinary Yoga Studies. She spent summers on her grandparents farm and has a personal relationship with the land, taking care of the soil, and being able to provide food to loved ones as well as one’s community. She is married to David Schafer, has two children and enjoys traveling with their Havanese Gracie, in their Airstream.
Co-Owner
David Schafer
Call or text:
(660) 973-4040
David Schafer pioneered grass-fed marketing in the midwest, founded the Green Hills Farm Project, authored the original home-made tub plucker plans and founded Featherman Equipment. He continues to innovate in the pastured poultry space.
Design & Engineering
Wilmer Gingerich
Wilmer is an accomplished jack of all trades. From cabinet-making, to masonry, building designer, plumbing expert to being a certified electrician, he adds his finesse to customize each Plant In A Box®. He enjoys his bees, planting fruit trees, roasting his own mix of coffee beans, repairs guitars, and helps his wife Linda keep an impeccable garden.
Featured Articles
Sustainable meat — made in a box?
Can new modular, USDA-compliant meat processing units tucked into shipping containers help make small- to mid-scale farms more successful and sustainable?
Plant in a Box®: A solution for USDA-inspected poultry processing?
While in the past, most customers were searching for equipment to process birds under the 1,000- and 20,000-bird exemptions, now more and more are looking for USDA-inspected solutions.
Poultry Processing: Plant in a Box®
David Schafer, owner and founder of Featherman Equipment and NMPAN member, spends a lot of time thinking about small-scale poultry processing.
Why Choose Us for Your Poultry Processing Needs?
Plant in a Box is redefining poultry processing for small to mid-sized producers by offering innovative, USDA-compliant solutions that are efficient, reliable, and scalable. Our modular designs simplify operations, reduce overhead costs, and enable businesses to focus on delivering high-quality poultry products to market. With a focus on sustainability and durability, every unit is engineered to withstand rigorous use while maintaining optimal performance.
Beyond providing top-tier equipment, we’re dedicated to supporting our customers with training, resources, and exceptional customer service, ensuring you get the most out of your poultry processing investment. At Plant in a Box, we understand the unique needs of farmers and producers, and we are here to empower your success every step of the way.
Contact Us for a Quote
Take the stress out of poultry processing with Plant in a Box! Whether you’re starting your operation or upgrading an existing facility, our customizable solutions are designed to grow with your business. Contact us today to learn how we can help you streamline operations and increase profitability while meeting USDA standards.