Brand Guide
Kalmbach vs. Hillsboro vs. KOFFI
Three premium Non-GMO brands with different strengths. Here's how to choose the right one for your animals, your operation, and your priorities.
Brand Overviews
Kalmbach Feeds
Okeana, Ohio
Ohio family-owned company, fourth generation. Non-GMO Project Verified across their line. Best known for LifeGuard® probiotic blend and the YolkProud™ program. Focused on poultry and small livestock.
Best for
Backyard poultry, rabbits, goats
Standout feature
LifeGuard® probiotics in every formula; Soy-Free Five Grain Scratch
Soy-free options
Yes — Henhouse Reserve Love Bug™, Goat Granola®
Organic certification
Non-GMO Project Verified (not USDA Organic)
Hillsboro Feed Company
Hillsboro, Alabama
The only Non-GMO certified feed plant in Alabama — operating as such since 2008. Widest range of specialty formulas: no-corn no-soy, soy-free, and standard Non-GMO across poultry, hog, cattle, goat, and more.
Best for
Farmers wanting the most formula variety — especially no-soy/no-corn
Standout feature
Peanut-based no-corn no-soy formulas; widest animal coverage
Soy-free options
Yes — multiple formulas including Soy & Corn Free variants
Organic certification
Non-GMO Project Verified (not USDA Organic)
KOFFI
Guthrie, Kentucky
Kentucky Organic Farm & Feed Inc. — an Amish and Mennonite farmer cooperative. 100% USDA Certified Organic. The closest certified organic mill to Middle Tennessee. Sells in 50 lb bags (not 40 lb) for better value per pound.
Best for
Certified organic operations, farmers who want the full organic chain
Standout feature
Only USDA Certified Organic option; 50 lb bags; Amish co-op sourcing
Soy-free options
Yes — Soy Free Layer, Soy Free Broiler, Soy Free Swine Grower
Organic certification
✅ USDA Certified Organic
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Kalmbach | Hillsboro | KOFFI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufactured in | Okeana, Ohio | Hillsboro, Alabama | Guthrie, Kentucky |
| Non-GMO Project Verified | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ (USDA Organic supersedes) |
| USDA Certified Organic | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Soy-free options | ✅ Yes (Henhouse Reserve, Goat Granola) | ✅ Yes (multiple formulas) | ✅ Yes (Soy Free Layer, Broiler, Swine) |
| Corn-free options | ❌ Not standard | ✅ Yes — peanut-based No Corn/No Soy line | ❌ Not standard |
| Poultry feeds | ✅ Starter, meatbird, layer, scratch | ✅ Layer, starter, crumble, turkey/quail/duck | ✅ Layer, broiler, turkey, duck, scratch |
| Goat/sheep feeds | ✅ Goat Granola®, 16% Goat Pellet | ✅ 18% Dairy Goat, Waldrop Blend, Shegogg Creek Mineral | ✅ Goat Grain Mix, Goat Grower Mix, Sheep Grain Mix |
| Cattle feeds | ✅ Beef Cattle Mineral | ✅ All Stock, Bull Grower, 18% Dairy, Wagyu Finishing | ✅ Dairy 15%, Soy Free Dairy, Dry Cow Mineral |
| Swine feeds | ❌ Not carried at BooneTop | ✅ 16% No Corn No Soy Hog, 18% Hog Grower | ✅ Soy Free Swine Grower |
| Rabbit feeds | ✅ 16% Non-GMO Rabbit Pellets | ❌ Not carried at BooneTop | ❌ Not carried at BooneTop |
| Organic bulk grains | ❌ No | ❌ No (Non-GMO Cracked Corn available) | ✅ Barley, Oats, Wheat, Peas, Alfalfa Pellets, Sunflower Seeds |
| Bag size | 50 lb | 50 lb | 50 lb (not 40 lb like some brands) |
| Price range | Mid-premium | Mid-premium | Premium (organic certified) |
| Formula type | Fixed formula | Fixed formula | Fixed formula |
| Probiotics added | ✅ LifeGuard® in most formulas | ❌ No addded probiotics listed | ❌ No added probiotics listed |
How to Choose
Choose Kalmbach if…
- ✓You have a backyard flock of laying hens
- ✓You want a soy-free layer feed with proven egg quality results
- ✓You keep rabbits alongside poultry
- ✓You want probiotics built into every formula
Choose Hillsboro if…
- ✓You need the widest variety of animal types covered
- ✓You want no-corn AND no-soy formulas (rare specialty)
- ✓You're running hogs alongside poultry and goats
- ✓You want Non-GMO Wagyu finishing feed
Choose KOFFI if…
- ✓You sell certified organic eggs, meat, or dairy
- ✓You need USDA Certified Organic documentation
- ✓You want bulk organic grains (oats, barley, wheat, peas)
- ✓You're willing to pay the organic premium for the full chain
Mix & Match
- ✓Many BooneTop customers use Hillsboro for hogs, KOFFI organic grains for scratch, and Kalmbach for rabbits
- ✓All three are Non-GMO — the brands complement each other well
- ✓Ask us what combination makes sense for your specific animals
Valu-Pak Dog Food: A Separate Category
Made by Specialty Feeds Inc. in Memphis, TN — farm-store exclusive, not available in grocery or big-box stores.
Valu-Pak is in a different category from the livestock brands — it's a complete dog food, not a feed ingredient. The FREE line (all four formulas we stock) contains no corn, wheat, soy, or gluten — which puts it significantly above most grocery store and warehouse club dog foods.
Made in Memphis by Specialty Feeds Inc., it's genuinely regional. You won't find it at Tractor Supply or the grocery store — it's distributed exclusively through farm stores. The protein/fat ratios are designed for working dogs, but work well for any breed.
| Formula | Protein | Fat | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/20 (Purple) | 30% | 20% | Working dogs, athletes |
| 28/20 (Black) | 28% | 20% | Active dogs, puppies |
| 26/18 (Blue) | 26% | 18% | Active adult dogs |
| 24/20 (Silver) | 24% | 20% | All life stages |
| 22/12 (Orange) | 22% | 12% | Adult maintenance |
All FREE formulas: no corn, wheat, soy, or gluten. All in stock at BooneTop.
Not sure which brand fits your farm?
Text us before you drive out — we'll confirm stock and help you narrow it down.
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