USDA Regs?

[greyfields]

You are correct that there are some exemptions for selling directly from your farm. As soon as you leave the driveway, though, everything changes.

 

[lynxpilot]

I researched a little bit re Missouri and USDA. Like others said, there are exemptions for small operators that process less than 10,000 or 20,000 or whatever. What I noticed though is that they like to maintain a grip on it and insist that your processing is done to certain standards. Bottom line is that they are kowtowing to the large processors like Tyson and such. I just sell mine by word-of-mouth advertising. I go to great pains to ensure I process clean animals and no doubt they are better than store bought because they haven't endured the conditions factory chickens have and they get no antibiotics or hormones or animal-based feed. I would think that unless you threatened the local Tyson factory, you're probably safe selling your own on a small scale.

 

[nadams4]

Yes the best way is word of mouth advertising...selling to friends and family and neighbors!

 

[GwenFarms]

I'm in SC too and Clemson Co Op will definetly help you with this. I contact them about help with stuff all the time and they are happy to talk with you and send you info that you need.

 

[millhoff]

Nichole,

You mentioned selling chickens or turkeys. I live in Portage County OH and if you have turkeys you need a permit from ODNR. They have two main options: for personal use or commercial sales.

Mark

 

[SweetLilRachy00]

THanks guys! You were all very helpful! I will make some calls today! Dh doesn't plan on selling them all right away since we have no 'stock' in the freezer. I was just curious as to what our guidelines would be.

PS-We have no store, we would just be selling from our house or "farm" if that's how they word things.

 

[greyfields]

Poultry is very difficult to give advice on, since it's state regulated. But, I'm not allowed to freeze chickens, even if I'm just selling from my own farm. I also have to keep all meat in a separate fridge/freezer from our domestic food supply.