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Interested in starting a meat processing business? Whether you’re early in your research, planning to open a new plant, or expanding an existing operation, explore our blog for practical information, real-world guidance, and stories of hardworking Americans who are getting after it.

At Friesla, we’re helping farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs build independent meat processing businesses in communities across the country. Explore our resources on starting a meat processing business, the basics of meat processing, USDA inspection requirements, available grants and funding opportunities, and other practical information on building and running a successful operation.

Video Stories of Small, Local Meat Processing Businesses

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…

Smiling butcher removes pieces of hide from a hanging carcass.

Posted January 27, 2025

From Feeder to Eater: Real Stories of Local Meat Processors

Every Friesla Meat Processing System is different, and the goals and operational setups are diverse. But the one thing in common is that all of…

A team of butchers removing the hide from a beef carcass on a skinning cradle in a Friesla Harvest Module.

Posted December 13, 2024

Client Story: BRK Meats

Raising, slaughtering, and processing animals for meat was once a routine part of American life, directly connecting communities to their food. Over time, as the…