State licensed meat is enough - Let us sell across state lines

[Tallow]

Thanks to outdated regulations, small farms face roadblocks when trying to sell their meat across state lines. Right now, a state-licensed facility in Oregon can’t legally process meat for sale beyond the state borders unless it’s USDA-certified—a tall order when zero USDA poultry facilities are open to the public in Oregon, Washington, or Montana. This monopoly on meat processing unfairly tilts the market in favor of big players while small farmers are left juggling red tape and restricted to local sales. A state-licensed facility should be enough; small farms deserve a fair shot to reach broader markets without crossing a USDA-certified Rubicon.

[Elijah (Sam)]

Sounds like regulations being used to protect big companies.

Over regulations Farming

Policy Proposal: State Opt-Out of USDA and FDA Regulations for Intrastate Food Sales Purpose: To allow states the autonomy to opt out of USDA and FDA regulations for food goods sold within their borders, provided that these goods are properly labeled and meet specific criteria. Policy Overview: This policy enables states to exempt food products sold exclusively within their borders from USDA and FDA regulations, including meat and dairy products. It also provides exemptions for small farming o…