How many slaughterhouses are in TN?
Senator Niceley said that in the eastern half of the state there are 30 custom slaughterhouses and only 3 USDA facilities; the existing infrastructure can benefit from the Attorney General opinion.
Can you sell venison in TN?
Is it legal to sell wild game meat? There is no law prohibiting the sale of wild game meat (venison, etc.).
How do I start a slaughterhouse business?
Here’s a simple outline for a complex process:
- Background Research. Learn about the industry.
- Business Planning and Feasibility. Every business needs a plan.
- Plant Design.
- Financing.
- Inspection and Permitting.
- Processing Regulations: SOPs, SSOPs, and HACCP.
- Microbiology for Meat Processors.
- Labor.
Can I sell meat from my farm in Tennessee?
Farm based retail sale of meat requires a Retail Meat Sales Permit and an inspection by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
Can you sell wild game meat in Tennessee?
Summary: This Tennessee regulation describes the commercial use of wildlife. Under the regulation, the commercial use of any State or Federally endangered species is prohibited.
What are the problems with the meat industry?
There are three big environmental issues with the production of meat – feed sourcing, manure processing, and climate change. Raising meat takes vast quantities of feed. Millions of acres have been plowed over for large, monoculture crop fields dedicated to feeding livestock.
How do I sell meat in Tennessee?
Requires a $50 Retail Meat Sales Permit and TDA inspection. Permit must be posted where meat sales occur. Permit is acceptable for “retail meat sale” only. Product sold for the purpose of resale to restaurants, grocery stores or other retail outlets will be regulated by USDA.
What are the 7 steps in meat preparation?
Meat Ageing.
- Step # 1. Examination:
- Step # 2. Resting of Animals:
- Step # 3. Cleaning and Sanitizing:
- Step # 4. Stunning:
- Step # 5. Slaughter:
- Step # 6. Bleeding:
- Step # 7. Meat Ageing:
Is deer better than beef?
Venison has 50% less fat than beef, making it a healthier red meat alternative. And where’s it’s low in fat, it’s high in protein—that’s why eating venison is great for anyone trying to build lean muscle.
Can I sell meat by the cut in Tennessee?
If a producer wishes to sell meat by the cut, processing and packaging must be conducted at a USDA inspected facility. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) inspects and permits custom slaughter facilities in the state.
Who regulates small meat processing facilities?
Small meat processing facilities are generally regulated at the Federal level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and at the State level by the TN Department of Agriculture (TDA).
Where is our processing plant located in Tennessee?
We are built upon a foundation of being honest and reliable. We currently operate a USDA Inspected processing plant located in Walling, Tennessee, (midway between Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville), making us accessible for many small farmers in Tennessee and surrounding states.
How do I contact the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)?
Wendy Sneed (phone: 615-837-5309 cell: 615-864-6367) is the primary contact with the TN Dept. of Agriculture Business Development Division relating to small scale meat processing facilities. Below are resources commonly provided by the TDA for prospective meat processing facilities: