Buffington named to meat processing cooperative board

From Montana Farmers Union

Montana Premium Processing Cooperative is has announced its newest board member is Casey Buffington, a fourth-generation rancher for Basin Coulee Cattle Company near Ledger.

The position was effective Jan. 1. In addition, Ben Peterson and Eric Bergman were unanimously re-elected to their board seats.

“It is my passion for agriculture and for protecting my family’s ranching legacy that motivates me to face the challenges ranchers combat each day and to actively pursue solutions and opportunities such as this one,” Buffington said in his bio to voting members.

“MPPC’s mission aligns closely with Casey Buffington’s family ranch and retail business. He will be a great guiding voice as the cooperative pushes through its growth phase into steady operations. He will also be vital in helping guide the expansion of MPPC as it looks to duplicate the footprint in Havre across Montana,” Montana Farmers Union Chief of Staff Matt Rains said.

The member-owned, USDA inspected facility will process beef, pork, lamb and bison in the coming months. By joining the cooperative, member/owners are guaranteed “first rights” to hook space scheduling. For Montana ranchers looking to start retailing their own product direct-to-consumer, a reliable processing facility is vital for their supply.

To learn more about the facility and becoming a member, people can visit https://www.mtpremiumprocessing.com .