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Primal Acres Meats, PO Box 1821, Spirit Lake, ID (2026)

03/11/2026

Huge thank you to the crew at Central Washington Livestock Auction today. From the hospitality to the professionalism in how the animals are handled, we truly appreciate the opportunity to come out and experience the sale.

It’s always impressive to see an operation run this smoothly with a team that clearly takes pride in what they do. Facilities like this are an important part of keeping ranchers, producers, and families across the region moving forward.

We’re grateful to be part of it and look forward to the next one.

Primal Acres Meats
📞 208-518-9484

03/11/2026

Holy moly… the corned beef turned out incredible this year.

We just got our hands on it and wow — the color, the marbling, the seasoning… everything came out exactly how we hoped. This is the kind of product that makes all the work worth it.

For everyone who reserved one, we’re really excited for you to get into it. We look forward to hearing what you think once it hits the pot, smoker, or skillet.

There’s nothing better than seeing Northwest families enjoying good local beef.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support what we’re building here at Primal Acres Meats.

📞 Call or Text: 208-518-9484

03/11/2026

If you reserved Ribeye or Ground Beef, your meat is here.

We have a lot of product coming in right now and we’ll be reaching out to everyone on the list, so please bear with us as we work through it. This is a process and there is a lot of fresh, non-frozen Northwest beef ready to be cut, packaged, and headed out to feed a lot of families.

We’re excited about this run.

The whole chickens look incredible. If you haven’t tried one of our whole chickens yet, it’s a must.

Right now we are prioritizing the Shanks order — ground beef and ribeye — but we want everyone to know everything came out great, including the pet food and whole chickens.

If you’re on the list, we’ll be reaching out soon.
If you see this post and want to get scheduled for pickup, feel free to reach out.

📞 Call or Text: 208-518-9484

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03/11/2026

-HELP WANTED- We are looking for some help. Join the crew at CLM. We are blessed to have a hard working staff that are cattle savvy and dedicated. Looking to add a couple more to the crew. This is part time work, every Friday for sure and additional hours during equipment auctions. Apply in person @ 328 Hamilton Rd N, Chehalis.

03/11/2026

It’s truly a blessing working with places like Schenks Packing Co.

By their standards we are still a very small operation, and we’re grateful they’re willing to work with us. Operations like Schenks have built something significant over the years, and being able to participate in that system is something we don’t take lightly.

Schenks incorporates hard-working ranchers from across the region, sourcing livestock both privately and through public markets, bringing together producers from all over the Northwest.

That kind of system matters. It connects ranchers, processors, and ultimately the families who are putting that food on their tables.

For us, it means the beef that ends up on our customers’ plates is coming through a professional operation that values the livestock industry and the producers behind it.

It’s an honor to work with people and businesses that help keep Northwest agriculture moving forward.

So thank you to the team at Schenks Packing Co. for the work you do and for being part of the network that supports ranchers and food production across this region.

We appreciate you.

03/11/2026

Let’s talk about the cost of raising livestock.

We see it all the time with people raising beef, pork, chicken, and lamb. Goats are actually one of the few that seasonally pencil out fairly well, but across the board we constantly see producers throwing out prices and then wondering why the animals don’t sell.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with knowing your numbers.

In fact, you should know your numbers.

But if you’re randomly throwing prices out there and complaining about not making sales… that’s on you.

When you raise animals on a small homestead, almost everything about your operation is inflated from a cost standpoint.

• You’re usually not buying feed by the semi load, so your feed cost is higher.
• You’re not set up for volume, so your per-head costs stay high.
• You’re usually not buying livestock in groups large enough to reduce purchase price.
• You’re often running small batches, which means every animal carries more overhead.

That’s the reality of small-scale production.

And if you do have enough animals to justify scale but choose not to buy feed or inputs in bulk… that’s still a business decision.

But here’s where the real issue shows up.

When customers see extremely high prices for farm-raised meat, they ask the obvious question:

“Why does it cost this much?”

Sometimes the answer is simply:

“This is what it’s worth.”

And maybe it is worth that.

But if a customer buys once, has a mediocre experience, or simply realizes they can’t afford that price again, they usually go right back to the grocery store.

And when that happens, it hurts all of us.

Because then the next rancher or farmer has to work twice as hard just to get that customer to even consider buying local again.

That’s the part people forget.

Pricing isn’t just about one sale today — it’s about building a long-term market for local meat.

So know your numbers.

Understand your costs.

But also understand the difference between:

• Charging a fair price
• And passing inefficient costs directly to your customer

Because if your pricing is built entirely on the fact that you’re buying feed at retail prices and running tiny batches…

that might be a homesteading decision —
but it’s not always a sustainable market strategy.

Food for thought.

03/11/2026

Update from the road — and honestly I’m pretty fired up about today.

But first, a little backstory on how the day started.

Sunday night when we got home we noticed a new sound coming from the driver side front brake on the truck. Monday I tore into it and found out the caliper had gone bad, so I swapped that out. By the time everything was back together it was pushing 10 PM, chores still needed to get done, and the truck had to be ready for the morning.

Boar fed.
Piglets fed.
Chickens locked up high because the coyotes have been aggressive lately.

After all that I hooked up to the livestock trailer for the run today… and none of the trailer lights worked.

Not ideal.

I played with it for a while that night and got it just barely functional, but definitely not something I wanted to be driving around with in the dark.

So I was up again around 3:00–3:30 AM trying to figure it out. No luck. At that point I switched gears, did paperwork, and hung out with Dakota for a bit before the morning really got moving.

Then the ranch chaos kicked in.

While loading out this morning, in the middle of everything, I forgot to latch the bottom door on the piglet trailer.

Right about the time Brittany was waking up and trying to get a cup of coffee going, I get a phone call:

“Hey… there’s a herd of piglets outside.”

So I turned around and sure enough — piglets everywhere.

Thankfully they were easy to wrangle and we got every single one of them back in the trailer safe and sound.

Then right as I’m trying to leave again, I notice 2 calves have decided they’d rather be outside their pasture than inside it. Apparently these guys are repeat offenders.

So the truck gets parked weird, I’m hiking through brush trying to push them back where they belong, crashing through fences and brush. One calf busted back through the fence into the pasture, the other decided it wanted to hang out in the yard.

Eventually it got pushed back in too, but by then I had to get rolling.

Because we still had to make it up to Limit Bid Packing in Odessa, and since it’s a USDA facility, livestock has to arrive on time so everything can be inspected properly.

Despite the chaos, we made it.

Three cows were dropped off this morning at Limit Bid, and we also staged a trailer at Central Washington Livestock Auction so it’s ready for tomorrow’s sale.

Then we headed west to start our butcher pickups and deliveries.

We missed the cutoff by less than an hour, but honestly it worked out fine because tomorrow morning we’ll be picking up beef from Shanks Custom Meats:

• Fresh unfrozen ribeyes
• Ground beef

They also got pricing back to us for beef hearts and liver, so if anyone is interested in those we can talk pricing.

We’re also stopping by Del Fox Meats while we’re over here to grab:

• Raw pet food
• Our chicken order

Now for the big news.

We officially secured a location in the Mount Vernon area where we can hold pigs.

That means we can now keep butcher hogs on standby in Western Washington.

So if you need:
• A whole butcher hog
• A sow for home butcher
• Pork for an event or family gathering

We’ll now have animals available locally on the west side.

There’s no telling where something like this could go — this could turn into a real hub for us over here, and that’s exciting.

One other thing I want to address.

I know I’ve missed phone calls and messages lately. The amount of support, orders, and calls coming in has honestly been more than our small team could keep up with.

But that’s changing.

Help is on the way.

Our team is growing, and that’s going to be a game changer. It means I can focus on the livestock, logistics, and ranch work while making sure everyone stays updated and taken care of.

We’ll be contacting everyone who ordered wholesale beef, since that product is fresh, and we’ll be scheduling deliveries so you can portion it up at home and save money.

Thank you all for supporting Northwest agriculture.

Supporting our local ranchers, butchers, and feeding our families food that’s raised right here matters more than ever.

We appreciate every one of you.

Primal Acres Meats
Licensed & Insured Livestock Brokerage
📞 208-518-9484
📧 infosales@primalacresmeats.com

03/10/2026

This morning we offloaded three beautiful Baldy cows that will soon be feeding multiple families. Moments like this are a reminder of what this work is really about — turning good livestock into real food for real people.

These cows were delivered to Limit Bid Packing in Odessa, Washington, and we’ve got to give credit where it’s due. Their facility is professional, well-run, and the staff is always courteous and helpful. From a logistics standpoint it makes the whole process smooth and stress-free.

Just as important, the facility is clearly designed with animal comfort and safety in mind. The grooved concrete flooring provides traction so cattle don’t slip, and there’s proper access to food and water. Little details like that make a big difference in reducing stress on the animals during handling and unloading.

Operations like this are what make it possible to responsibly move livestock through the final step of the process while maintaining professionalism and respect for the animals.

As Primal Acres Meats continues to expand, we’re moving more livestock every month and helping connect more families with locally raised meat. If you’re looking for beef, pork, chicken, or lamb, or if you need help sourcing livestock or getting animals to a processor, let us know. We’re here to help and we’ll get it taken care of.

We truly appreciate the good people we get to work with across the Northwest — processors, ranchers, and customers alike.

03/09/2026

Looking for incredible local pork?

We currently have pork coming back from one of our trusted local butchers and it is some of the best pork you’ll find anywhere. Thick hams, bacon, chops, roasts, and ground pork — all cut and wrapped, ready for your freezer.

I wholeheartedly believe this is some of the best pork in the Northwest.

Available options:
• Whole hog
• Half hog
• Quarter hog

If you’d rather customize everything yourself, we can also take a hog to the butcher for you anytime and you can work directly with the butcher on exactly how you want it cut.

Pricing:
🐖 $360 per hog to us
🔪 Processing fees paid directly to the butcher (you choose your cuts)

You can get as specific as you want with the butcher — bacon thickness, chop size, specialty cuts — or keep everything simple and leave it fresh to save a little money.

If you’re thinking about filling your freezer with high-quality pork, now is a great time.

📍 Primal Acres Meats
Licensed & Insured Livestock Brokerage
📞 Call or Text: 208-518-9484
📧 infosales@primalacresmeats.com
🌐 www.primalacresmeats.com

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03/09/2026

Got a few lambs or goats to sell but not enough to make the auction trip worth it?

A lot of small producers run into the same problem — you’ve got a handful of animals ready to go, but when they hit the auction ring individually they don’t always bring the price they should.

That’s where we can help.

At Primal Acres Meats, we help producers market lambs and goats together in larger groups so buyers see volume and competition increases. Larger groups attract stronger bidding and better overall pricing.

Here’s how it works:

• Schedule a delivery window with us
• Drop your animals off
• We weigh and sort them into market groups
• We market them directly to auction buyers and private buyers
• Animals sell, we get paid and you get paid

We simply take a small flat commission, making the process simple and transparent.

Right now is one of the best times of the year to sell market lambs and market goats, and we already have buyers actively looking for groups.

If you have animals ready to move, let’s talk.

📍 Primal Acres Meats
Licensed & Insured Livestock Brokerage
📞 Call or Text: 208-518-9484
📧 infosales@primalacresmeats.com
🌐 www.primalacresmeats.com

Let us help you turn a few animals into a stronger market group.

03/09/2026

Stockland Livestock Auction – Monday, March 9 | Davenport, Washington

We’ll be at the Stockland Livestock Auction Monday, March 9 in Davenport, Washington. If you’re looking for livestock or have questions about the market, now is a great time to reach out.

At Primal Acres Meats, we help handle the entire process from start to finish.

We can assist with:
• Livestock purchasing at the auction
• Sourcing specific animals
• Small orders or larger group buys
• Transport and delivery
• Hauling animals directly to the butcher if needed

Whether you’re a homesteader looking for a few animals or putting together a larger order, we’re here to help make the process simple.

We also want to give a big thank you to the team at Stockland Livestock Auction. They run an incredibly professional operation with a staff that truly cares about what they do. It’s always a well-run sale and a great place for the livestock community to come together.

If you’re interested in cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, or other livestock, get ahold of us and we’ll get everything lined up for you.

📞 Call or Text: 208-518-9484
📧 Email: infosales@primalacresmeats.com
🌐 Website: primalacresmeats.com

Primal Acres Meats
Licensed & Insured Livestock Brokerage
Family-Run • Serving the Inland Northwest

03/09/2026

Fuel was $6.08 today at the Love’s fuel station at the Port of Tacoma.

I ended up paying over $6 a gallon at four different stations today, and that’s 50 cents to a dollar more than what I’ve been paying recently. Even Idaho — which used to be cheaper — is getting expensive now.

At $6 diesel, you feel it. There isn’t much room left for margin.

And people need to understand something important: almost everything in this country rides on a truck at some point. The transport and logistics industry is the backbone of the American economy.

When fuel costs jump like this, it doesn’t just affect truckers.

It affects:
• Farmers
• Ranchers
• Construction
• Groceries
• Feed
• Equipment
• Every product that moves across this country

Large corporations might float it for a while or write losses off on taxes.

But independent operators and small businesses feel it immediately.

That’s why right now it’s important to pay attention to your neighbors and your community. Check in on people. Make sure folks are doing okay — not just financially, but mentally too.

Things get tighter before they get easier sometimes.

Stay strong.
Support the people around you.
And hold your government accountable for the policies that affect the backbone industries of this country.

We’ll get through it — together as a country.

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