About Us

Florida Mineral Salt & Agricultural Products, LLC (FMS)

Trusted by Farmers and Ranchers Across the USA Since 1992

Florida Mineral Salt & Agricultural Products, LLC (FMS) is a family-owned and operated business, proudly serving the agricultural industry since 1992. With over 120 years of combined experience, the Clark Family brings a wealth of knowledge in quality livestock supplementation, earning the trust and respect of farmers and ranchers nationwide.

High-Quality Livestock Supplements

Since our founding, FMS has been dedicated to manufacturing top-tier supplementation products for beef, dairy, equine, and other livestock species, as well as wildlife. As Florida’s only manufacturer of pressed protein blocks and poured molasses blocks, we are committed to meeting all your livestock needs with precision and care.

FMS specializes in producing high-quality vitamin, mineral, and protein supplements through four core manufacturing processes: pressed blocks, poured molasses-based tubs, bagged or bucketed minerals, and liquid bottling. Whether your focus is on conception rates, milk production, or winning that blue ribbon at the next competition, the Clark Brothers have the right solution for you. The proven success and trophy collections behind FMS mineral supplements speak for themselves.

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4th Generation Ranchers Committed to Excellence

The Clark Brothers—Steve, Mike, and Greg—bring over 120 years of combined experience in the livestock and wildlife supplement industry, along with a rich heritage of raising beef cattle on their family ranch. Since 1992, the brothers have earned an exceptional reputation for running FMS with integrity and passion.

Following in the footsteps of their grandfather and father, the Clark Brothers now lead the next generation in this thriving family business. Steve oversees operations, Mike handles business functions, and Greg drives revenue generation. Together, they actively support the industry through memberships in the Florida Cattlemen's Association, the Florida Feed Association, and the Hillsborough Cattlemen's Association, among many other affiliations.

Known across the South as honest, family-oriented, and accommodating businessmen, the Clark Brothers have been raising beef cattle on The Clark Family Ranch for over half a century. At the ranch, they not only relax but also work, testing formulations and consumption rates for hundreds of products. Their extensive experience and deep knowledge give you confidence in every product we offer.

When you ask what makes FMS different, the answer is simple: it’s the Clark Brothers.

Mike Clark

Mike Clark is FMS's Operations Manager and Owner. Mike has a Bachelors' Degree in Business from the University of South Florida and has worked in the Livestock and Agricultural industry for over 30 years. Mike is married to Jennifer and they have four children, Stefani, Austin, Carley and Caleb. Mike and wife, Jennifer have 5 grandsons from their children: Killian, Liam, Graham (Stefani and husband, David's sons); Jude (Austin and wife, Jamie's son) ; and Jasper (Caleb and wife, Chloe's son).

 

Steve Clark

Steve Clark is FMS's General Manager and Owner. Steve has served in the Livestock and Agricultural industry for more than 40 years and formerly worked for TIDFA, Huco Mineral and North American Salt in Tampa, Florida before joining his brothers as a partner in FMS. Steve is married to Stephanie and has three children, Heather, Sean Stephen and Matthew. Steve is also the proud grandpa to 4 beautiful girls, Zoe, Maya, Aubrey, and Aari and a 3 handsome boys, Sean, Aiden, and Jasiah.

 

Greg Clark

Greg Clark is FMS's Sales Manager and Owner. He is also responsible for creating 100's of custom formulas designed specifically for the customer.  Greg's experience in the Livestock and Agricultural industry spans more than 44 years; since 1980. Greg started Land of Dixie Feed Stuffs in 1984 and then partnered with Mike in a new venture called Florida Salt & Chemical before partnering with his brothers Michael and Steve to establish Florida Mineral Salt & Agricultural Products, Inc on December 02, 1991. Greg has two sons, Taylor and Colby. Greg's family expanded in 2017 when Taylor married his beautiful wife, Breanna, and now they have two additions, Greg's Granddaughter, Kennedy and Grandson, Jace.  Kennedy received a bicycle on her first Christmas when she was only days old.

 

 


Dorothy Love 

 Dorothy Love is the voice of FMS when you call our office.  Dorothy has been with FMS since our inception in 1992.  Prior to 1992, she worked with Steve at North American Salt.  Dorothy has two children.  Brian Love and his wife, Brenda, who have one son, Brett.  Brett is active on the rodeo circuit and is considered to be a Day Cowboy.  Her daughter is Leigh Ann Barnes and is married to Tommy.  The Barnes family is completed with twins Ansleigh and Ayden.

Gary Peeples

Gary Peeples is the FMS's Territory Sales Manager.  Gary is a 5th generation Floridian, born into an iconic Florida Cattle family, and grew up working on the Cattle Ranch and at the Feed Mill with his Dad.  Professionally, he has followed in his Father’s footsteps in the Animal Nutrition business, developing and marketing a variety of Animal Mineral Supplements including molasses tubs, for Dairy and Beef Cows, and Horses.  For over 40 years, Gary has developed a stellar reputation in the Florida Cattle Community and continues today doing what he loves.  Gary never met a cow that he didn’t like, and was once quoted as saying,  “All I need to know about life, I learned from a cow.”

Zach Rodgers

Zach Rodgers is FMS's Plant Supervisor, and he has been working with us since 2012.  He has been married to Alyssa since 2018 and they have two children.  Paxton is the first since 2020 and new born Isabel joined the family in 2023.  Zach runs our facility where output is measured in tons not units-it is a big and heavy job!

 

David Thornhill

David Thornhill is our Marketing and E-commerce Manager.  David brings 35 years, including 15-years in Private Equity, of consumer product experience to FMS.  He has held senior roles at brands such as Coleman, Black & Decker, Tupperware, Escort Radar and Igloo over the course of his career.  Greg lured him out of retirement with free t-shirts and trips to the Cattlemen's Convention

Emily Bryant

Emily Bryant is our Marketing and Sales Associate.  Emily is a lifelong livestock enthusiast and the former president of her FFA chapter. Her journey with animals started early, from showing small animal livestock to proudly earning the title of Light Weight Grand Champion show steer at the Plant City Strawberry Festival. Emily is a big fan of life on the family cattle ranch in South Georgia.  She is currently a student at USF as well.  She learned to rope and ride a horse...she should have been a cowboy.