Livestock

NOFA-NY is a member of the NY Small Farms Work Team on Livestock Processing Issues, facilitated by the Cornell Small Farms Program.  In 2010, they published an excellent resource to help livestock farmers and small processors better deal with livestock processing issues. The Resource Guide to Direct Marketing Meat and Poultry contains valuable information to help you in your direct marketing of meat and poultry.  The guide includes information on: meat regulation, licenses, processing, cuts, packaging, labeling, handling, food safety, and marketing.