High Country Meats, Inc.

High Country Meats, Inc. is a family-owned, woman-led meat processing company located in Raton, New Mexico, with over 29 years of experience in the industry. Registered in SAM.gov since October 2020, the company is a USDA-inspected facility specializing in custom processing of beef, pork, and lamb, serving a diverse client base including local residents, grocers, and farm-to-table restaurants. As a Subchapter S Corporation, High Country Meats, Inc. has demonstrated engagement with federal grant programs, primarily focusing on support for food processing businesses and rural economic development.

The company has received two notable federal grant awards that highlight its commitment to business expansion and sustainability. In January 2022, High Country Meats, Inc. was awarded a COVID-19 relief grant from the Agricultural Marketing Service (AM22PRSNM0697), which supported workplace safety, market adaptation, and operational costs incurred during the pandemic. Additionally, in March 2021, they received a Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant from Rural Business Cooperative Services for energy efficiency improvements. Most recently, a sub-grant from the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Inc. in November 2024 will enable the company to modernize equipment, including packaging systems, a smokehouse, and vacuum stuffer, while upgrading freezer and cooler facilities. This grant aims to expand their processing capacity from 12 to 17 head of beef and 9-15 hogs per week, potentially creating 4-7 new jobs and supporting collaboration with 73 local producers.