How to find a processor?

[Dusty Britches]

The processor in my area stopped taking live animals several years ago and now only processes wild game. I seem to recall there is a website that I can search for processors? Is it a USDA website?

 

[sstterry]

USDA APHIS | Listed Slaughter and Rendering Establishments

www.aphis.usda.gov

 

[HDRider]

USDA APHIS | Listed Slaughter and Rendering Establishments

www.aphis.usda.gov

That link list mostly facilities that are not open to the public

 

[sstterry]

That link list mostly facilities that are not open to the public

I know that some ones listed in Tennessee are. Maybe some are not and some are.

 

[Dave]

I have an idea. Open the phone book and look in the yellow pages. I know that is old fashion to many but it does work. Look under Meat.

 

[TCRanch]

Are you on Facebook? I'd post your question there, probably in the TX equivalent to KS Farmers/Hunters or Shop KS Farms. Or ask your local sale barn or 4-H.

 

[BC]

Texas Department of Health has a list of state inspected plants.

Inspections and Exemptions - Meat Safety | Texas DSHS

Learn more about meat inspection requirements in Texas. Review the different grants issued for meat inspection and explore grants for Texas establishments.

www.dshs.texas.gov

 

[callmefence]

The processor in my area stopped taking live animals several years ago and now only processes wild game. I seem to recall there is a website that I can search for processors? Is it a USDA website?

M&M in Lampasas.....they have done 2 hogs and a steer for me and a steer for a employee of mine. Work has been good quality very fair priced and on time. I got a slot in October a few weeks back..... almost hate to tell anyone about them.

 

[Ky hills]

Google search it in your state or states if close to the state line, ask on FB etc. There are probable several around, but may have to travel a bit. We have used 4 different ones in recent years. It's funny lately I've found that with processors being in such demand, some local farmers, that are even friends won't say where they are taking theirs to, they will change the subject quickly. It is pretty difficult to get in at the ones that are USDA, as most don't do custom work for individuals.

 

[BC]

There is a small processor at Westphalia, Giddings and Fairfield.

 

[tex452]

I've had mine done in Burton, Tx for years. They have always done an excellent job.
But like everywhere else I'm sure they are booked up.

 

[Hpacres440p]

There is a small processor at Westphalia, Giddings and Fairfield.

Also new USDA in Evant, but they were pretty full by the end of their first year.