Mobile Processing Unit
A Mobile Processing Unit (MPU)--for on-farm processing of poultry and rabbit by the producer--is nearly complete. The MPU is designed for on-farm processing by the producer for personal use or sale under the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS) provision for inspection exempt processing.
Individuals may slaughter up to 1,000 chickens or rabbits of their own raising for retail or wholesale sale without benefit of inspection. Please refer to NCDACS regulations for your particular situation.
Foot hills Family Farms offers the MPU to producers within a 60 mile radius of Old Fort for $40/ daily (outside 60 miles are charged a reasonable mileage fee). The renter is responsible for pick-up and drop off of the unit in Old Fort. A capable vehicle with a 2 5/16" ball is required for towing. Currently, you must be able to attend a short training session on set-up, take-down, and cleaning to be eligible to rent the unit. Soon, a training video will be available that will satisfy this requirement. See below for more details.
Reservations for processing dates from July 14th through December 31st, 2008 are being taken.
To inquire about the MPU or make a reservation, please email info@foothillsfamilyfarms.org (subject line "MPU") or call 828-216-2966.
This project is funded by Heifer Appalachia and Foothills Family Farms and in cooperation with McDowell Cooperative Extension and the Independent Small Animal Meat Producers Association of WNC.
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