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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/31/2012 07:08 AM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 08/31/2012 07:12 AM
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Livestock Processing Project Meetings September 17th and 18th
Sutter Hill and Frogtown, CA...Come learn what the buzz about a Regional Meat processing Facility is all about on the evenings of September 17th and 18th in Amador and Calaveras counties! In 2010 CalaverasGROWN secured a grant from the USDA to study the feasibility of and plan for a Livestock Processing facility for the Central Sierra region. While this idea is nothing new, this recent effort has finally gotten the train moving towards the creation of a USDA inspected livestock harvest and processing facility. The steering committee, which includes members with diverse backgrounds from throughout the Central Sierra region, has done an enormous amount of research, investigation, planning and modeling. We are now ready to present these findings to the greater community....
We invite all those who are interested in a USDA inspected livestock
processing facility to come out to one or both of our upcoming public
meetings. On Monday, September 17th in Sutter Hill and again the next
night, September 18th, at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds we will
present our extensive findings to residents, businesspeople and
potential investors. Both meetings will be held from from 6:30 to 7:45
p.m. We look forward to seeing you, the interested public of our
Central Sierra foothills communities so we can answer your
questions and show you what we have learned about the potential
for livestock processing in our region and the positive economic
and employment impacts such a facility would ripple through our
communities.
Who: All those interested in improved economic conditions for all
foothill residents. We are especially looking for those people who
might be willing to invest in a regional livestock processing facility
but invite everyone to attend.
What: Two meetings to discuss the extensive findings of the Central
Sierra livestock processing committee, funded by a USDA grant through
CalaverasGROWN. Agenda: 6:30 - Introduction and History of the Need for
this Project 6:45 - Overview of the models and information compiled 7:00
- Plans for specific facilities and locations 7:30 - Questions from the
public - all steering committee members 7:45 - Adjourn
When and Where: 2 Meetings - choose the one that is most conveniently
located for you or come to both.
-Monday, September 17th, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in Sutter Hill at the Amador
Co. Health and Human Services Bldg, 10877 Conductor Blvd. Sutter Creek
CA 95685 (there will be a Grass-fed Beef Dinner available before the
Amador meeting - look for more details to come)
-Tuesday, September 18th, 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. in Angels Camp at the
Calaveras Co. Fair Frogeteria, 101 Frogtown Road Angels Camp, CA 95222
(there will be a half hour social, starting at 6:00 before the Calaveras
Meeting with food and drinks provided)
Why: Because we can improve the economics and employment opportunities
in our region by starting a business which is based on existing economic
drivers in our communities and which will not detract from, but instead
enhance the rural and agricultural nature of our region. Don't miss
this opportunity to learn about and become part of an important project
for our the Central Sierra region.
For more information, visit our website at www.CalaverasGROWN.org and/or
contact Carina Bassin at livestockcarina@gmail.com
Prior to our meeting on September 17th in Sutter Hill, the Amador
Resource Conservation District will host a workshop on Niche Meat
Marketing. The workshop will run from 2:15 to 5:15 p.m.. at the same
location as the meeting, Amador Co. Health and Human Services Bldg,
10877 Conductor Blvd. Sutter Creek CA 95685. Regional livestock
producers and meat marketers Dan Macon and Dan Port will present an
information rich session along with other knowledgable presenters.
Finally, in between the workshop and the Amador meeting, there will be a
Grass-fed beef dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., free for those who RSVP to
arcd@amadorrcd.org.
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