Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast
Bonus Episode: Sorting through Central Valley Meat’s purchase of the Fresno Cargill Facility w/ CVM’s Brian Coelho
Earlier this week, Central Valley Meat Holding Company announced it has entered an agreement to purchase the Cargill Meat Solutions beef processing facility in Fresno, Calif.
Brian Coelho, CEO and President of Central Valley Meat, joins CCA’s Katie Roberti to talk through this new acquisition and what it may mean for California’s beef industry.

Background:
Central Valley Meat is a diversified family-owned corporation. Harris Ranch Beef Company and Harris Ranch Feeding are two of the facilities owned by the company, in addition to Central Valley Meat and CLW Foods.
Click here to read the company’s press release announcing the purchase.
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About the Podcast: Everyday, The California Cattlemen’s Association is sorting through the issues impacting California’s ranching families and producers. To communicate those issues, discuss solutions and keep ranchers current on the hot topics CCA leadership has developed this podcast.
In each episode we will be talking with CCA leadership and leading experts on issues specific to ranching and producing beef in California. Tune in every other Monday to hear updates on legislative and regulatory fronts in Sacramento, deep-dives into current events, challenges and more!
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