Southern States Cooperative’’s feed mill in Park City has been awarded the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) feed mill of the year for the fourth time in seven years.

Making and selling over 80,000 tons of feed last year, the plant mainly caters for dairy, beef and poultry farms in the state’s western side.

Park City mill last one the award in 2007, one of only three plants to have won the competition multiple times.

On the mill’s consistent performance, AFIA vice president of feed division Jim Moore said: “For years, they have shown a standard of excellence that gives them an opportunity to win every year.

“They have a great crew, great leadership, and are always trying to do the right thing for their customers.”