Cattlemens processing will expand its local processing capacity addressing critical supply chain challenges faced by rural arizona livestock producers

The primary purpose of this project is to conduct a feasibility study to determine best practices for directtocustomer processing within highly rural settings culminating in the development of an expanded business plan. This plan will guide the facilitys ability to process meat on behalf of additional ranches within the community addressing the current limitations of the existing facility which processes 20 heads of beef per week in an aging and spaceconstrained environment. The study will identify needed facility upgrades and associated financial requirements. Anticipated outcomes include increased opportunities for local ranchers to sell directly to customers thereby boosting revenue streams for these farmers and ranchers. The project will directly benefit the local ranching community allowing them to meet market demand for valueadded meat products. Cattlemens processing aims to provide a stable and reliable processing solution for the communitys livestock producers bolstering their businesses and securing a greater share of the market for their products. The expanded capacity will support a greater number of ranchers processors and consumers who value locally sourced meat products.