California State University, Chico - Meat Lab 9004

California State University, Chico - Meat Lab 9004 offers livestock and poultry processing services in Chico, California, serving the broader Sacramento Valley region near Redding. The facility handles slaughter and processing for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, along with poultry processing for chickens, turkeys, and ducks.

Operating as part of the university's agricultural program, the meat lab combines academic instruction with practical processing work, giving students hands-on experience while providing a real service to area producers. This dual purpose means the facility is equipped to handle a range of animal sizes and processing needs, from small poultry lots to larger cattle and hog processing runs.

Farmers, ranchers, and small-scale producers in the Chico area often rely on facilities like this one for custom processing when they need reliable, in-region options rather than traveling long distances. Because it is tied to a university program, scheduling and capacity may follow an academic calendar, so producers typically reach out directly to confirm availability and specific processing requirements for their animals.