Slaughter and Meat Processing Studies

Here you can download the demand and feasibility studies that CISA drafted in response to the challenges farmers face with limited options to process their animals.

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Demand Study (735 KB)
“Demand Study: Assessing volume and attributes of farmer demand for slaughter and meat processing services”

This report covers detailed survey findings regarding the volume and characteristics of demand, and farmer needs for slaughter and processing services

Feasibility Study (1,052 KB)
"Demand and Options for Local Meat Processing"

This detailed document includes a summary of the demand study, a review of options to respond to the lack of slaughter services (with recognition of Adams' planned reopening), opportunities and challenges for small-scale infrastructure, and a financial feasibility overview for a small-scale slaughterhouse.