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  • The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN)

    http://www.nichemeatprocessing.org/

    NMPAN uses its Web site to help small to mid-sized meat processors and ranchers connect with each other. Small and mid-sized plants – when available at all – can lack capacity, equipment, appropriate inspection status, and the human and financial capital to upgrade or expand. NMPAN defines niche meats as locally raised, certified organic, grass-fed, raised without hormones or antibiotics, or certified humane.

    Visitors to the NMPAN site can find help from NMPAN state affiliates in nearly half of the 50 United States. State affiliates can provide farmers and ranchers with state-specific answers, hands-on help and contact information for small meat processors in specific states. State affiliate pages also list contact information for state meat processor trade associations and other state nonprofits assisting small meat processors.

    • Questions? Contact Al Kulczewski, County Extension Director at kulczews@illinois.edu

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