Hmong Meat Processing Facility
The Hmong Association of Crescent City is proposing to build a USDA-approved meat processing facility in Del Norte County to address critical regional needs. Following the closure of Redwood Meat Company, local farmers must travel over 160 miles for meat processing services, creating significant logistical challenges.
The $500,000 project will establish a facility capable of processing cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry, serving approximately 160 animals monthly while creating five full-time jobs. The facility will include retail and grocery components, specifically meeting the cultural needs of the 500-member Hmong community while serving the broader Redwood Region.
A completed feasibility study confirms the project's 10-year financial viability. The facility will primarily benefit small to mid-sized farmers by reducing transportation costs, strengthening regional food systems, and providing economic opportunities for marginalized Hmong and Latinx communities. Revenue will support ongoing Hmong Association community programming.
Hmong Meat Processing Facility at a Glance
Project Lead: Hmong Association of Crescent City
Addressing Regional Processing Needs
The Hmong Association of Crescent City plans to build a USDA-approved meat processing plant in Crescent City, addressing the region's growing need for accessible meat processing. Following the closure of the Redwood Meat Company, farmers in the Redwood Region have faced long-distance transportation challenges, forced to travel over 160 miles for meat processing.
Services and Community Benefits
The new facility will offer processing services for cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry, supporting local farmers and strengthening regional agriculture. It will also include a retail component and grocery space to benefit the community economically. The plant will meet culturally specific needs of the Hmong community, which currently lacks a reliable source for these products.
Ownership and Financial Viability
The facility will be owned and sponsored by the Hmong Association, which represents around 500 local residents. A feasibility study confirmed the project's financial viability for the next ten years, and the business plan estimates the plant will process about 160 animals per month and create five full-time jobs.
Expected Impact and Success Metrics
Success will be measured by the completion of the facility, the number of local farmers utilizing the processing services, and overall economic impact. The project will primarily benefit small to mid-sized farmers in Del Norte County, helping them reduce logistical costs and supporting regional food systems.
Community Empowerment and Development
The plant will empower marginalized communities, with a focus on the Hmong and Latinx populations, and provide a model for rural economic development. Revenue generated will support ongoing community programming for the Hmong Association.
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