Beef Northwest Feeders (Beef NW), a family-owned cattle operation headquartered in North Powder, has purchased family-owned Carlton Farms in Yamhill County.
“We are delighted to add Carlton Farms to our portfolio of agricultural businesses,” said Julian Garcia, Beef NW’s CEO. “Their commitment to quality, customers, and employee focus unlocks exciting growth opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. This acquisition reflects our continued commitment to investing in local agriculture.”
Beef NW was established in 1991 by the fifth-generation of Wilsons. The Wilson family’s goal was to increase vertical integration up and down the supply chain around their generational cow/calf operation and other local suppliers. Over the years, it has grown from a single feedyard into the largest raiser and finisher of natural cattle in the west with locations in Boardman, Nyssa, and Quincy, Wash.
“John Duyn and I have worked hard to build the Carlton Farms brand with superior products and service,” said Rita Duyn. “I take pride in our accomplishments, and I am confident Beef NW has the resources and core values that will take Carlton Farms to a new level. It is a great fit for all. I take comfort knowing this company will continue in their hands and be part of the Wilson family legacy.”
“Beef Northwest is excited to expand its footprint in the Pacific Northwest with the acquisition of Carlton Farms,” said Zach Wilson, Beef NW partner. “John and Rita Duyn lead a multigenerational family tradition committed to offering the Pacific Northwest with high quality protein and the Wilson Family looks forward to carrying that torch.”
The Duyn’s legacy of being actively engaged to Carlton and surrounding areas will also continue; Beef NW will support and encourage employees to be active members in their communities, with a company focus on youth programs and food banks. With the opportunity to help support county fairs, local 4-H clubs, and high school FFA groups, Beef NW is looking forward to expanding its involvement to more youth programs associated with the ag community.
Are they planning more stockyards for Boardman? That’s going to make the groundwater nitrate crisis much worse, right? This is already a crisis situation.
Stopped buying carlton farms products 10 years ago when they sold us half a hog that tasted like crap. Not even the bacon was edible. Their response was it was our gamble to purchase the half a hog. I promised them I’d tell people far and wide to avoid this business. So they were bought by another company, do they recognize how locals won’t buy products from carlton farms since the parents passed it on to the kids? What a waste of money, you bought a dud.
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