Meat Products
Direct Marketing
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Resources
The Livestock Project -Supporting Organic/Alternative Animal Health
Beef from Farm to Table - USDA Food Safety Resources on life cycle beef production, including definitions, methods, and labelling resources.
Livestock Slaughter and Meat Processing Requirements - Information on meat processing and slaughter requirements in California
Niche Marketing Livestock in California - Discussion of consumer demands for diversified products and price determination in niche California markets
Selling Locally Grown Meat - Discussion of processing, labeling, and storage for selling meats of all kinds.
If you are interested in Whole Animal Sales for Custom Processing, check out the document below for more information. Whole Animal Sales for Custom Processing
To learn more about the sale options and regulations for selling animals on the market. Market Animal Sale Options & Regulations -4H Yout Development Program UC ANR
Small Ruminant Producers
Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN)- A network of organizations that help small meat producers thrive by collecting and distributing a wealth of information and resources