Nathan Troudt | Troudt Meats, LLC

Nathan Trout, co-founder of Trout Meats LLC, discussed the establishment of a USDA-inspected custom meat processing plant in Otis, Colorado. The facility will handle beef, goats, sheep, and pork, but not wild game. Trout emphasized the importance of employee safety and quality control, aiming for an August opening. The plant, located eight miles north of Otis, will employ around eight staff. Trout highlighted the demand for their services, with pre-scheduled appointments for October and November. He also noted the industry's concentration and the benefits of direct-to-consumer sales for farmers and ranchers.