About Us

Welcome to Neiffer Ranch Poultry Processing — pronounced "Knife-er" (because we're sharp like that). We're a family-owned operation located in Lexington, Oregon, built from grit, perseverance, and a deep commitment to local food security and regenerative agriculture.

Our journey hasn't been easy. It took two years of navigating regulatory hoops, SB85 roadblocks, an 88-page CAFO permit, public testimonies, and countless delays to finally secure our ODA license. But we did it — because small farms and rural communities deserve access to local, ethical poultry processing without having to rely on big corporations.

We’re proud to be one of only five public poultry processors in Oregon. Our mission? To help farmers, homesteaders, families, and youth involved in 4-H and FFA take control of their food supply by providing high-quality, local processing services that align with regenerative farming practices.

Why We Do This

At Neiffer Ranch, we believe in doing things the right way — no shortcuts, no factory-farm nonsense. We raise our own birds on pasture, compost the waste to recycle nutrients back into the soil, and now, we’re offering our ODA-licensed processing to others who share our vision of regenerative agriculture food systems.

We’ve seen firsthand how policies like SB85 disproportionately impact small farmers like us. That’s why we’re fighting back — by building something that gives our community more independence and resilience.

What We Offer

We process chickens and turkeys to start, with plans to add ducks, geese, and rabbits in the near future. Everything we do is grounded in regenerative agriculture principles — turning waste into fertilizer, improving the land, and keeping the cycle going.

And we’re not stopping here. Our next goal? USDA certification. We want to open up even more opportunities for small farms to thrive, without having to sacrifice their values or their bottom line.

Why It Matters

Small farms are the backbone of rural communities, and we believe that local food systems are the key to a healthier future. By offering poultry processing services that keep the food local, we’re helping ensure that the people raising the birds — and the land they care for — remain strong.

So whether you’re a farmer, homesteader, or just someone who believes in real food done right, we’re here for you. Bring us your birds — we’ll handle the rest. No fluff, no corporate nonsense — just honest work that feeds our community.

Welcome to Neiffer Ranch Poultry Processing. Let’s keep it local. Let’s keep it real.