Havre-based meat processing co-op celebrates progress

Montana Farmers Union

Montana Premium Processing Cooperative celebrated progress on its facility Monday, welcoming people from the community and its members for tours.

The new meat processing facility in Havre is set to begin processing beef, pork, lamb and bison in the coming months.

"It was refreshing to be at a meeting with other producers who all have the same goal to provide a quality meat direct to the consumer," Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said.

MPPC is a producer-focused cooperative that has been formed in partnership with Montana Farmers Union and Farmers...