We are first-generation ranchers. When Spencer and I first met, we always talked about raising our own cattle. We still have the kitchen napkins those dreams and ideas were scribbled on! Then one day, we decided enough talking, it is time to jump in with both feet. We recognized the need for younger generations to…
We believe the appeal speaks for itself. There were a number of irregularities in the handling of the Board of County Commissioners meeting that simply should not go unchecked. Staff compared our small business proposal, which by code is limited to no more than 60 animals one day per week, to Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations,…
Did you know certain cake mixes, air filters and chewing gum are made using bovine by-products? Our friends at Farm Credit Knowledge Center have these great posters that talk about how animal products are present in all aspects of our day to day lives. Download the PDF here.
Did you know certain medicines, buttons and glass are made using hog by-products? Our friends at Farm Credit Knowledge Center have these great posters that talk about how animal products are present in all aspects of our day to day lives. Download the PDF here.
Our friends at Farm Credit Knowledge Center have these great posters that talk about how animal products are present in all aspects of our day to day lives. We especially love this one! Download the PDF here.
There is no evidence to support a drop in property value for homes near a meat processing facility, based on comps and recent real estate news for home values in the surrounding neighborhoods for Wolf Pack Meats in Reno, and both Mori Meats and Lahontan Valley/York Meats in Fallon. All of these facilities are located…
An open invitation to our neighbors: Please join us at the proposed site for an open house, open discussion: Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m to 2 p.m. 876 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville As responsible business owners, we have hired local professionals out of our own pockets to help us move our business plan forward. These professionals…
As responsible business owners, we have hired local professionals out of our own pockets to help us move our business plan forward. These professionals include an engineering firm to help with our state-of-the-art water filtration system, our attorney to help us navigate the legal process, and a marketing firm to help us provide the community…
Many, many questions have come up over the special use permit and variance request. The special use permit is to include a commercial meat processing facility and the major variance is for paved parking and access improvements on the two acres of the site where the facility will be located. Click here to view the…
Jessica Anderson, a first-generation rancher, owns Anderson Cattle Company based in Gardnerville. Jessica believes it is important for people to know where their food comes from. She says she is lucky and blessed to raise her animals locally, and feels like Carson Valley Meats would bring it full circle by providing local ranchers and local…