Timberline Fisheries, originally founded by Ray Goodman in 1973 as a seasonal live bait and tackle business, has grown to become one of the largest and most respected suppliers of live pet foods in the United States. Located in Marion, IL, the 250,000 square foot facility grows and harvests crickets, mealworms, wax worms, and several other feeder insects. Customers include national retailers, pet stores, and even zoos.
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