Our Processing Partner

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Our processing plant for meat production is located just a mile away from our farm and offers several key advantages! 

• The close proximity eliminates long-distance hauling of animals, significantly reducing transportation costs, fuel expenses, and labor involved in transport logistics.

• Shorter transportation times lead to less stress on the animals, improving their welfare. Stress can affect meat quality, so a nearby processing facility ensures healthier, higher-quality meat with better texture and flavor.

• A nearby processing plant allows you to slaughter and process animals quickly, ensuring fresher products for consumers. This can help your meat stand out in terms of quality and shelf life.

• Being just a mile away reduces the time between farm and plant operations. You can streamline logistics, increasing overall productivity and efficiency by cutting down on travel and waiting times.

• You can easily monitor the processing plant operations to ensure they adhere to quality standards. Close proximity allows for quicker and more effective communication with the processing team.

• Fewer handling and transit points lower the risk of contamination, leading to safer meat products. Contamination is a significant concern in the meat industry, and a nearby facility minimizes this risk.

• Shorter transport distances reduce the carbon footprint associated with the meat production process. 

• Supporting a local processing facility keeps economic benefits within our community, potentially offering opportunities for job creation and local business growth, including partnerships with nearby farms.

• Having the processing plant nearby allows more flexibility in scheduling processing dates, allowing you to meet market demands more quickly or adjust to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather or supply chain disruptions.

These advantages help streamline the overall meat production process, improve product quality, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Little Cedar Farm.