During a recent tour attended by producers, Yuba-Sutter fair representatives and agricultural professionals, organizers outlined plans for inspections and operations. Initial processing is expected to begin under CDFA inspection, with USDA inspection to follow once federal approvals are finalized. Photo by Lloyd Green

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Organizers have announced another public tour of the developing USDA and California Department of Food and Agriculture certified meat processing facility at the Colusa Industrial Park.

The guided tour will take place Monday, March 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and will give producers, community members and interested residents a closer look at the project as construction continues.

The facility, located at Colusa Industrial Properties in Colusa, is being developed by Colusa Industrial Properties Corporation and is designed to process cattle, swine, sheep and goats. Once completed, the plant is expected to help address the limited availability of inspected meat processing facilities serving Northern California.

During an earlier tour of the project, organizers explained the growing need for regional processing capacity.

“The demand for this type of facility is real, and it has been growing for years,” said Jacob Kley of Colusa Industrial Properties. “We’ve seen older USDA facilities closing across the state, and there’s a clear bottleneck for small and mid-sized producers trying to access inspected processing.”

The project has expanded from its original concept as partners worked to meet regulatory standards and respond to industry demand.

Community Development Services has helped coordinate outreach for the project and is working with producers and community members throughout the region.

“The goal is not just to build a facility, but to make sure it serves the people who need it most,” said Andy Lucas of Community Development Services. “That includes small producers and communities that have not always been part of traditional economic development efforts.”

Organizers say tours are intended to provide transparency about the project and gather feedback from potential users.

“We want to hear from producers about their needs,” Lucas said. “That feedback helps guide how the facility operates and how it grows.”

The first phase of construction is approximately 80 percent complete with anticipated completion in June 2026. Phase one includes a 3,600 square foot slaughter facility and a 1,000 square foot cold storage space.

Grant funding through the California Jobs First program and the We Prosper Together collaborative is helping support construction and community engagement efforts tied to the project.

Those interested in attending the March 30 tour are encouraged to register in advance.

To RSVP, visit https://tinyurl.com/schedule-tour-meat-facility

For more information contact Colusa Industrial Properties at 530-458-2118 or visit cipcorp.com.