{"id":77,"date":"2026-09-23T20:29:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T20:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2026-09-24T21:46:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T21:46:19","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/?page_id=77","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gb-element-be0d4f13\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-text\">About Us<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serving the Coatsburg, Illinois community and surrounding region since 1963.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more than six decades, Farmer\u2019s Livestock Sales has been a trusted livestock auction and marketing hub in Coatsburg, Illinois. Located on U.S. Highway 24 in the heart of Adams County, our sale barn has long connected local producers, buyers, and the broader livestock trade with fair, competitive markets and reliable service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in 1963, Farmer\u2019s Livestock Sales has grown alongside the farms and families of west-central Illinois. What began as a local livestock auction has become a steady gathering place for cattle producers, small-stock raisers, and buyers seeking quality animals and transparent market reports. Through changing agricultural cycles, we have remained committed to honest dealings, consistent sale days, and a welcoming environment for both consignors and buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We operate a full-service livestock auction specializing in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cattle<\/strong> \u2014 Fat\/slaughter cattle, feeder cattle, yearlings, cows, calves, and breeding stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sheep, goats, and other small stock<\/strong> \u2014 Regular and special sales featuring a variety of breeds and classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special and featured sales<\/strong> \u2014 Including feeder cattle specials, small-animal events, and other seasonal offerings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consignment marketing<\/strong> \u2014 Professional handling of animals brought to the barn for public auction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Market reporting<\/strong> \u2014 Regular sale results and market insights shared with the local farming community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sales are typically held on Saturdays (morning into early afternoon), with schedules and special events announced in advance. We welcome both regular consignors and one-time sellers, and we work to make the process straightforward for buyers as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Commitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Farmer\u2019s Livestock Sales, we understand that every animal and every transaction matters to the people who raise and rely on livestock. Our team focuses on efficient barn operations, clear communication, and a fair marketplace that supports the agricultural community of Coatsburg and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are consigning cattle, looking for feeder stock, attending a special sale, or simply checking current market conditions, we invite you to stop by the sale barn at 1947 U.S. Highway 24 in Coatsburg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us Serving the Coatsburg, Illinois community and surrounding region since 1963. For more than six decades, Farmer\u2019s Livestock Sales has been a trusted livestock auction and marketing hub in Coatsburg, Illinois. Located on U.S. Highway 24 in the heart of Adams County, our sale barn has long connected local producers, buyers, and the broader &#8230; <a title=\"About Us\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/?page_id=77\" aria-label=\"Read more about About Us\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-77","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/77","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=77"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/77\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":103,"href":"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/77\/revisions\/103"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coatsburglivestocksales.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=77"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}