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DESCRIPTION:This has been a challenging year for livestock farmers and red 
 meat packers in New York State. With many packers already booked solidly fo
 r 2021\, livestock farmers are feeling panicked about how to get their anim
 als harvested in a timely way. This has driven unprecedented interest in op
 ening new slaughterhouse facilities in the state. But anyone who doesn't al
 ready have a strong background and expertise in the industry faces a steep 
 learning curve\, with high risk and a large investment of money.\n\nThe Cor
 nell Cooperative Extension's Livestock Program Work Team is hosting a webin
 ar that will lay out some of the primary considerations for opening a red m
 eat slaughter and processing facility\, from infrastructure to regulations 
 and from labor to financing.\n\nPresenter Marty Broccoli of Cornell Coopera
 tive Extension in Oneida County has 40 years of experience in the meat pack
 ing industry\, and provides technical assistance for new plants in NY. Keit
 h Schrader is a long-time beef farmer who owns Schrader Farms Meat Market\,
  a USDA slaughterhouse in Romulus\, NY. Both will share key tips and lesson
 s learned\, with ample time for Q&A.\n\nYou can pre-register for this free 
 webinar now. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email cont
 aining information about joining the meeting.\n\nThis event is part of a la
 rger partnership between the Cornell Small Farms Program and CCE livestock 
 educators to support livestock producers in the state by developing collabo
 rative resources like the Guide to Direct Marketing Livestock and Poultry\,
  online courses on livestock management\, and the 2017 Livestock Summit.
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SUMMARY:Thinking of Starting a Red Meat Packing Plant in NYS?
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