In Pennsylvania, smaller poultry producers are presented with an extraordinary opportunity that stems from a federal exemption designed to support local agriculture! If you operate a PDA-inspected farm and raise fewer than 20,000 birds annually, you can take advantage of this exemption, which allows you to sell your poultry products without the need for USDA inspection, provided you sell exclusively within the state's boundaries. This exemption is only available when the birds are processed in an inspected mobile processing facility, such as ours. By utilizing our services, you can market your poultry products as if they have the USDA inspection. This opportunity encompasses various sales avenues, including retail sales directly to consumers, wholesale transactions with local grocers and restaurants, participation in farmer's markets, and many other direct-to-consumer sales channels!
Our mobile processing unit is designed for efficiency and can expertly process between 400 to 500 birds each day, providing a comprehensive service that covers every aspect from slaughter to packaging! Our process includes humane killing, thorough cleaning, chilling to ensure freshness, cutting into market-ready portions, and final packing—all accomplished within a single day. This streamlined approach not only saves you valuable time but also alleviates the logistical challenges often associated with transporting birds to distant processing facilities and coordinating pickup schedules. We are committed to making this process as smooth as possible for you. Additionally, we offer flexible packaging options, including vacuum sealing for enhanced freshness and bulk packaging for those looking to sell larger quantities. However, it is important to note that at this time, we do not provide labeling or boxing services, so producers will need to manage those aspects independently. Our goal is to support you in maximizing your production capabilities while ensuring that your poultry products meet the highest standards of quality and safety!
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