Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Yes. USDA inspection is a terrible burden to overcome for the small processor and producer.

The big packers love all the rules and regs....because they purchased them.




One of the local processors(nonusda) told me that he applied for some grants to help get him usda complaint. He said the government is recognizing the need for USDA shops.

The USDA shops around here, are booked out upwards of 1-2 years. One of the most respected shops in the area is forsale because the owners went to work for the USDA as inspectors.