An honest question about scaling beyond the owner-operator phase At some point, every growing operation hits the same wall: the owner is doing everything. Not just the vision and the decisions—but the daily chores, logistics, phone calls, hauling, feeding, paperwork, marketing, problem-solving… all of it. Early on, that’s necessary. It’s how you learn every inch of the business. It’s how you survive. I understand the first layer of scaling usually starts with outside services—accounting, marketing, legal, bookkeeping. Those are important and often the easiest to justify because they don’t require daily management. But I’m asking a bigger, harder question. How do you scale yourself to the point where a boots-on-the-ground, daily employee makes sense—and actually works? Not a theoretical hire. Not a “someday” role. A real person who shows up, handles animals, equipment, customers, and problems when the owner isn’t standing right there. The challenge isn’t just payroll. It’s: • Having systems clear enough that someone else can execute them • Generating enough consistent margin to support labor without starving the business • Letting go of control without sacrificing standards • Training without slowing everything down • Trusting someone with living animals, equipment, and your reputation Most small ag businesses never make this jump—not because they lack hustle, but because the transition phase is murky and risky. You can be profitable and still not “hire-ready.” You can be busy every day and still not structured enough to hand tasks off. So I’m genuinely asking those who’ve crossed this bridge—or are in the process: What changed before the first daily employee worked? What systems mattered most? What did you stop doing personally? What did you wish you’d built earlier? This isn’t about scaling fast or chasing headcount. It’s about building something sustainable—where the business can breathe, grow, and eventually outlive the person who started it. If you’ve been here, I’d value your perspective.

. Today we’re picking up butcher-ready hogs for our customers. These pigs were hand-raised by a local producer who specializes in some of the finest pork you can find. Slow grown, well cared for, and finished the right way — producing the depth of flavor and clean-rendering fat you expect when you’re eating truly local meat. This is what responsible sourcing looks like: knowing the farmer, knowing the feed, knowing the animal — and making sure it gets where it needs to go. ⸻ #livestockbroker #dayinthelife #localmeat #pastureraised #butcherready #farmtotable #realfood #ethicalmeat #pork #heritagepork #supportlocalfarmers #northidaho #pnwagriculture #ranchlife #meatmatters #knowyourfarmer

Primal Acres is entering an advanced phase of growth involving the development and control of a strategic agricultural property intended to anchor long-term livestock operations, infrastructure, and community-based food systems. This phase represents a larger capital requirement and is structured for qualified, long-term investors who understand agriculture as durable infrastructure and are comfortable engaging in opportunities that are asset-backed, operationally driven, and relationship-based. ⸻ The Focus The project centers on: • Securing long-term control of a purpose-aligned agricultural property • Building essential infrastructure and fencing to support scale, efficiency, and animal welfare • Reducing operational friction through consolidation of logistics and handling • Creating a permanent hub for production, processing coordination, and community connection Specific property details, structure, and timelines are being shared only in direct conversation with qualified parties. ⸻ Capital Intent Capital under discussion is directed toward: • Property acquisition or long-term control • Core infrastructure and fencing improvements • Livestock handling, logistics, and operational systems • Phased development aligned with proven demand This is not a speculative land play. Capital deployment is tied directly to cash-flowing agricultural activity. ⸻ Who This Is For This opportunity is intended for individuals or groups who: • Have experience with real assets, private capital, or operating businesses • Value measured growth and downside protection • Are comfortable with limited public disclosure during early phases • Seek long-term alignment rather than short-term exits ⸻ Next Steps Initial conversations are exploratory and focused on fit, alignment, and capability. Qualified persons may be further informed of available opportunities and upcoming phases as the project advances. ⸻ Contact: Darrin Dysart Primal Acres Meats 📞 208-518-9484 📧 primalacresmeats@gmail.com

Today is a paperwork and logistics kind of day after yesterday’s auction madness. Coordinating where all these animals are headed and making sure payments are processed takes time, focus, and plenty of phone calls. That said, being a father and a partner always comes first. Appointments will be handled from the truck, and in between calls Dakota and I will be soaking in the views of Canfield Mountain while we wait. Ranch life isn’t always dirt and livestock — sometimes it’s balance, intention, and making sure the work fits around the people who matter most. #ranchlife #CDA #farmlife #northidaho #localbusiness

We’ve had a very abnormal fall moving into winter here in North Idaho — wet, muddy, and warmer than normal. If you have livestock, this is your reminder: worm your animals. Parasites thrive in wet, semi-warm conditions, and those loads don’t just disappear because the calendar says winter. Cold weather is hard enough on livestock. Don’t make them fight parasites on top of it. A little prevention now goes a long way toward keeping animals healthy, gaining, and stress-free. Give them some help. Keep parasite pressure down. #NorthIdaho #RanchLife #LivestockCare #AnimalHealth #WormYourLivestock #ParasiteControl #WinterPrep #Sheep #Goats #Cattle #Pigs #FarmTips #HomesteadLife #AgEducation