This case study details a small locker-type plant from the Midwest (owners have asked to remain anonymous). The facility has been in continuous operation since 1939, under 6 different owners.

Updated Sept. 2013 In the last few years, there has been a huge increase in demand for rabbit processing services.  This MPU is currently processing around 80 rabbits a week,

  Smucker’s Meats is a USDA-inspected slaughter, fabrication, and further-processing plant for red meat. The core of their business is processing locally grown livestock that are sustainably raised. Their services

Contents 1 Basic Information 2 The Market Opportunity 3 Basic History/Development 4 The People/Organization(s) Involved 5 Funding Source 6 Business Plan 7 Deciphering Regulations and Complying 8 Plant Design 9

Updated Sept. 2013 A cautionary tale, this is a three part story about one slaughter & processing plant, first conceived in 1999, opened in 2001, failed & reborn twice, and

This article is a sub-article of the larger article Mobile Slaughter Unit Costs and Revenues: Projections from Nevada. Based on research, the analysis performed, and estimated returns on investment, this

Buying the Whole Animal for dummies. Beef and Pork Whole Animal Buying Guide   This consumer-oriented guide, created by Iowa State University’s Small Meat Processors Working Group, explains buying pork

Mobile Slaughter Unit Costs and Revenues: Projections from Nevada In their 2007 report Locally Produced Livestock Processing and Marketing Feasibility Assessment, research and extension faculty at the University of Nevada,

The following is the technical classification for worker’s compensation classification codes as written by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Last updated December 2008. All codes are subject to

USDA Organic Seal Meat cannot be labeled or sold as organic unless the slaughter and processing happens at a facility that is certified organic. Attaining organic certification is quite straightforward

Paying a lot for workers comp? This page will help you find out if your employees are properly classified.   This page is for informational purposes only and does not

The following is the technical classification for worker’s compensation classification codes as written by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Last updated December 2008. All codes are subject to

The following is the technical classification for worker’s compensation classification codes as written by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Last updated December 2008. All codes are subject to

The following is the technical classification for worker’s compensation classification codes as written by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Last updated December 2008. All codes are subject to

Mobile slaughter/processing units have been getting attention in recent years as a potentially expedient way to bring access to inspected processing to a community or region. Why are they popular?

What’s NMPAN?   ***visit our website at nichemeatprocessing.org*** The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN) is a national network of people and organizations providing technical assistance and other support to

Contents 1 Overview 2 Recording of the Webinar 3 More about Guide to Designing a Small Red Meat Plant 4 Mike Willet’s Presentation Slides 5 Keith DeHaan’s Presentation Slides 6

Central Coast Ag Co-op website   Update: Fall 2012 As of September 2011, the Central Coast Ag Cooperative MHU is BACK in operation, slaughtering under USDA inspection at least 2

Side view of the CADC unit When was it built and when first made available to producers? The mobile processing unit was built in 2002. Does this MPU operate under

Updated August 2013   Acre Station Meat Farm website Basic information Capacity per day: 80 hogs or 7 cattle. Added lamb and goats in 2013, processing about 20/mo. Hours/day of operation:

The following is the technical classification for worker’s compensation classification codes as written by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Last updated December 2008. All codes are subject to

NOTE: This article is provided for information purposes only, and should not be considered legal advice. Laws regarding business organization can vary from state to state. Before organizing, reorganizing, or