So You Want to Start a Meat Plant?

The Niche Meat Processors’ Assistance Network (NMPAN), a program of Oregon State University that operates nationally, is probably the best resource for general information on starting and running a red meat slaughter facility. Their short primer, “So You Think You Want to Start a Meat Plant” is an invaluable resource for anyone considering going down this path. If you read that and still want more, visit their Beginners’ Guide, which contains 4 fact sheets, including a new plant checklist and one on small plant economics.