Where's The Beef? Legal and Economic Considerations for Direct Beef Sales

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Publication
Date of Publication
July 12, 2022
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Overview

This publication discusses how to retail your beef to a direct-to-consumer market.

Many beef consumers are interested in purchasing beef directly from the farm, making this a prime opportunity for cattle raisers. This publication discusses how to retail your beef to a direct-to-consumer market, including navigating legal protections, permitting requirements, labeling considerations, and slaughter facility selection.

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