Accessible Meat Processing for the Southcoast

Meatworks

Meatworks is a USDA-inspected, multi-species slaughter and meat processing facility dedicated to helping livestock farmers bring high-quality, locally raised meat to market. We provide humane harvesting, expert butchering, custom processing, vacuum packaging, and value-added services with a commitment to quality, food safety, and traceability. Whether you’re a new producer or an established farm, our experienced team is here to support your business with reliable processing services that help maximize the value of every animal.

Looking to schedule an appointment for livestock processing?

Email bookings@meatwokswestport.com to make an appointment.

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Benefits for Farmers

At the Meatworks, we believe access to local, humanely raised meat should be supported by strong infrastructure, not limited to farmers’ markets. Our USDA-inspected facility connects a regional network of small farms with reliable processing, full traceability, and consistent quality standards, helping producers bring their products to market with confidence. By providing dependable services, value-added processing options, and access to broader wholesale opportunities, Meatworks strengthens farm viability while ensuring that locally raised livestock becomes premium, traceable meat aligned with the values of health, sustainability, and community investment.

Reliable, Local Meat Supply

Meatworks provides a reliable local meat source by connecting you with a network of trusted New England farmers. Through our USDA-inspected facility, you receive high-quality, consistent cuts with full traceability, making it ideal for commercial kitchens, meal programs, and resale.

Custom Processing, Trusted Standards

Our Meatworks facility operates under strict humane-handling and food-safety standards, offering flexible processing options to meet your volume, cut, and packaging needs. Custom labeling with your farm name and logo is available to strengthen brand recognition and create a professional retail-ready product. Every order is handled with professional care, consistency, and full attention to quality from start to finish.

Values-Driven Institutional Purchasing

Your food choices matter. Partnering with Meatworks supports the purchasing of locally raised, humanely handled meat that strengthens regional agriculture, animal welfare, and sustainable farming practices. Through reliable wholesale supply, we serve not only schools and hospitals, but also restaurants, distributors, and food access programs committed to quality, transparency, and community impact.

Collaboration That Builds Community

Every purchase through Meatworks supports small and mid-sized farms, local jobs, and the resilience of New England’s food economy. We do not just fill orders, we build lasting mission-driven partnerships that strengthen the connection between producers, processors, and the communities we serve.

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Delivery Services Available

Safely Transported to Your Designation

Refrigerated van delivery service, providing a reliable and temperature-controlled option for getting your products safely from our facility to your door. This service is especially valuable during the warmer months ahead, helping ensure your meat stays properly chilled throughout transport.

Deliveries are available Monday through Friday, offering flexibility for both producers and customers.

Flat rate pricing is based on mileage as follows:
Up to 25 miles is $50
25 to 50 miles is $75
51 to 75 miles is $125
76 to 100 miles is $150

 

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Supporting over 450 small farms with USDA inspected Processing and Educational Outreach

The Livestock Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to addressing issues facing livestock farmers through educational programming and infrastructure improvements. 

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