Meet Tucker, owner, of Maxwell Custom Beef

My name is Tucker Maxwell, and I grew up on a 7th-generation farm in Maxwell, Iowa. In middle school, my dad took me to a farm north of ours, where I bought my first three calves. I went on to show two heifers and one steer at the Story County Fair, entering the steer in a carcass class. That was my first real experience with the butcher side of the cattle industry.

Not long after, I followed in my family’s footsteps and started working at Golly’s Locker. There, I assisted with boning and wrapping beef and pork, as well as processing deer. It was there that I truly appreciated the quality of the meat and the unique experience of purchasing locally sourced meat from a local butcher, something you can't replicate online or in a grocery store.

I attended the University of South Dakota, and after spending time in South Dakota and northern Florida, I decided to move back to central Iowa. During my time away, I realized that many people are not aware that you can buy beef in bulk directly from farmers. As I talked with others and became more conscious of what I was eating, I saw a clear need for quality, locally sourced beef. Beyond that, I also believe there’s a growing desire for people to form connections with the individuals who grow their food.