State Listings A number of states provide a list of processors; we have collected these lists here. Some lists are only subsets (e.g. only state-inspected plants, not federal). Formats vary, from downloadable pdf to searchable online database. If you know of a state list that isn’t posted here, email us. If you find out […]
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Poultry processing regulations can be confusing, especially for small operations. Here we walk you through the federal law and small-scale exemptions and state-level laws and regulations. Table of Contents Federal Law and Exemptions NMPAN Webinars about the Poultry Processing Exemptions Poultry Processing Regulations by State Other Resources Federal Law and Exemptions The Law The federal
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These companies have designed and built MSUs, from bare bones rigs to complete, fully-equipped systems. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement. Friesla Friesla, located in Everson, Washington, builds both modular and mobile slaughter, cut & wrap units, and cooler/freezer units. They also occasionally sell used equipment on their site. They help walk you
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<< Back All of these case studies include photos, and some include actual unit designs. Island Grown Farmers Cooperative The IGFC unit was the first USDA-inspected mobile slaughter unit in the U.S., in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Kentucky Mobile Poultry Processing Unit The University of Kentucky makes their mobile poultry processing
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<< Back What’s on this page? Want to know what it costs to run a mobile slaughter unit (MSU)? That will vary from place to place, but these resources will help you figure out what your operating costs might be if you decide to go mobile. MSU Business Plan from Oregon Rusted Gate Farm, a
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Overview Note: This webinar video is no longer available, but the other resources and materials are all listed below. On May 24, 2010 USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a draft “Mobile Slaughter Unit Compliance Guide.” The guide was written for owners and managers of a new or existing red meat or poultry MSU
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Overview Recording Pam Saunders’ slides Arion Thiboumery’s slides Product Costing Spreadsheets Price Indexing Transcription of the webinar recording Overview Please Note: This webinar is no longer available in video form, however, the presentation materials remain active. A processor and a marketer, both specializing in niche meats, walk us through the ins and outs of how
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Contents 1 Overview 2 eXtension Page Explaining Poultry Processing Exemptions 3 Dr. David Zeitz’s Presentation Slides 4 Donald Delozier’s Presentation Slides 5 Using an Exempt Facility to Process Poultry from more than one Producer Overview Please Note: This webinar is no longer available in video form, however, the presentation materials remain active. We first covered
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