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Packaging might not be glamorous, but it’s among the most important considerations for independent meat processors. It affects a lot—from facility layout and equipment to…

There are three types of weight that meat processors use: live weight, hanging weight, and packaged weight. Whether you’re a processor or a customer purchasing…

More Americans are buying meat directly from farmers, ranchers, and independent processors who they trust. This supports local agriculture and provides access to high-quality meat—along…

A local meat processing business starts with a vision: an idea, answer to a question, or solution to a problem. What if you have this…

Meat processors are passionate about craft butchery and high-quality meat production, but some can overlook a key reality: where, how, and to whom will they…

“Before COVID, you could call your local butcher and get a harvest slot the next week. But now you need to call a year in…

Think that opening a meat processing plant during a pandemic might be tough? Try starting the first nonprofit, federally-inspected meat processing plant in the United…