I first started butchering when I was 17 years old. At the time, I was just beginning my journey in the world of animal processing and was fortunate to land a job as an apprentice butcher at Sailors in Newville (now closed). While this was my first paying job in the trade, my introduction to butchering started much earlier, watching neighbors we were close with and learning alongside friends who showed me the ropes when I was just a kid.

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Over the years, I continued learning the trade by working in several meat processing shops. While each experience taught me something new, none of them challenged me the way being responsible for the entire process does. After countless hours spent learning not just how to cut meat, but how to do the work cleanly and efficiently, I decided to start Collins Custom Butchering in Newburg.

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My goal was to build a place where people could bring their livestock or wild game and know it would be handled the right way — with no rushing and no shortcuts.

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Today, I work with farmers and families from Newburg, Newville, Roxbury, and the surrounding areas, processing everything from beef and pork to goat and wild game. Every order is still handled hands-on, the same way it was when I first started.

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This shop is owner-operated, and every animal is processed by hand.

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I understand that when someone brings an animal here, they’re trusting me with more than meat — they’re trusting me with food for their family. That responsibility matters to me, and it shows in the way I work.

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If you have questions or want to talk about pricing, scheduling, or what to expect, feel free to call or text anytime.