Naturally Amish, a brand operated by Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc. (OTC: SMEV), has signed a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) and placed a $25,000 deposit to acquire a fully operational, USDA-inspected livestock slaughter and meat processing facility in the Midwest. The facility is strategically located near the company’s network of Amish farms in Indiana and Ohio, marking a significant step in its strategy to build a vertically integrated farm-to-table platform.
The acquisition would immediately add approximately $2 million or more in existing annual revenue to the Naturally Amish platform. Management believes that planned expansions in processing, direct-to-consumer sales, restaurant, and grocery distribution could potentially generate an additional $3 million in revenue during the first full year after the acquisition. These projections are based on current assumptions and subject to market conditions and successful completion of the transaction.
Owning a USDA-inspected facility would give Naturally Amish greater control over processing schedules, quality, product development, distribution, and margins, while reducing reliance on third-party processors. The location would also allow the company to process cattle closer to participating Amish farms, supporting efforts to secure additional cattle supply relationships throughout the Midwest.
Noah Wagler, CEO of Naturally Amish and Simulated Environment Concepts, noted, “Processing is one of the most important links between the farmer and the consumer. Acquiring a USDA-inspected facility near our Indiana and Ohio farm network would give Naturally Amish greater control over our supply chain while helping us move products directly from Amish farms into homes, restaurants and grocery stores.” He added that in today’s environment of high beef prices and limited processing capacity, vertical integration can create significant competitive advantages.
The property offers room for expansion, including increased cattle processing capacity, a second production line, a standalone smokehouse, additional refrigeration and packaging capabilities, and potential for private-label and branded products. It also includes three-phase electrical service, recent refrigeration upgrades, and wastewater discharge permitting, which could support future growth. The company is evaluating proprietary and patented technologies that might improve processing efficiency and product quality, subject to testing and regulatory approval.
This move aligns with Naturally Amish’s strategy to participate across the agricultural value chain—from livestock production to consumer sales. The facility would support multiple revenue channels, including direct-to-consumer beef, restaurant and foodservice sales, grocery distribution, private-label production, and USDA processing services for other producers. By controlling processing infrastructure, the company aims to strengthen its branded beef business and create additional value for participating Amish farmers.
The acquisition remains subject to customary due diligence, definitive agreements, financing, regulatory review, and verification of USDA authority and permits. The seller has requested to withhold the facility’s name until closing. Additional details will be announced as developments occur.
