Livestock Pool

Livestock producers participate through a member-elected committee that guides pricing, policy, and production planning.

What is the Livestock Pool?

The Livestock Pool brings together cattle, poultry, goat, sheep, and hog producers under a cooperative structure that prioritizes fair compensation and collective bargaining power.

Unlike traditional commodity markets where individual producers have little leverage, the Livestock Pool aggregates supply and negotiates collectively. A member-elected committee of ranchers guides all major decisions, ensuring the program reflects the real needs and values of livestock producers.

We also address one of the biggest challenges facing small ranchers: access to USDA-inspected processing. Through processor partnerships and coordinated scheduling, members gain access to processing capacity that would otherwise be out of reach.

Pool Highlights

Member-Elected Committee
Ranchers lead the program through democratic governance.
Collective Pricing Power
Negotiate better prices through aggregated supply.
Processing Partnerships
Access USDA-inspected processing through coordinated scheduling.
Market Coordination
Connect with restaurants, grocers, and institutional buyers.
Multi-Species Support
Cattle, poultry, goats, sheep, and hogs all welcome.

Who It's For

Is the Livestock Pool Right for You?

Beef Cattle Producers

From small grass-fed operations to larger commercial herds.

Poultry Farmers

Pasture-raised broilers, layers, and specialty poultry.

Goat & Sheep Producers

Meat and dairy operations seeking market access.

Hog Farmers

Heritage breeds and conventional operations alike.

Pasture-Based Operations

Rotational grazing and sustainable livestock management.

Beginning Ranchers

New to livestock but committed to building a sustainable operation.

How It Works

From Pasture to Market

A rancher-led process that respects your expertise.

Coordinate

Work with the pool committee to plan production and timing.

Raise

Focus on raising quality animals using your methods.

Process

Access coordinated USDA processing through our partnerships.

Get Paid

Receive fair compensation through collectively negotiated pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about the Livestock Pool? Find answers here.

The Livestock Pool supports beef cattle, poultry, goats, sheep, and pigs. We work with producers across these categories to coordinate market access and pricing strategies.

Livestock producers in the pool elect a committee of fellow ranchers to guide program decisions. This committee meets regularly to review pricing, evaluate market opportunities, and recommend policies to the broader cooperative board.

Yes. One of the biggest challenges for small livestock producers is access to USDA-inspected processing. We have partnerships with regional processors and help coordinate scheduling to ensure members can access processing capacity.

We support ranchers from small pasture-based operations to larger commercial producers. Our aggregation model allows smaller producers to participate in markets that would otherwise require higher volumes.