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MARKETING OPPORTUNITY: Livestock producers can take out the middleman by direct marketing of their own meat products, as long as they follow state and federal guidelines for meat inspection and proper labeling. Labeling and inspection are key components to a program’s success.
Livestock producers looking to cut out the middleman by marketing meat products directly to consumers need to adhere to state and federal regulations.
Nathan Kroh, information coordinator for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s meat and poultry inspection program, says those regulations are stringent and must be followed to protect producers and consumers.