Very Small Meat Processing Plants

2001 meat processing facilities across the United States are classified very small in federal inspection records.

The largest concentration is in California (165), New York (162), Pennsylvania (126).

Very small plants are typically local locker shops and custom operations, and they are often the closest processor for homesteaders and small farms. Many hold a custom exemption alongside or instead of a federal grant, so check each listing's inspection status when planning commercial sales.