Processing
Processing
Farmers in the Kootenay-Boundary region can access a range of resources to support on-farm and commercial food processing, including guidance on value-added production, cleaning and packaging requirements, and local abattoir options.
Resource categories:
Abattoirs
Resources for licensed meat processing and slaughter facilities in British Columbia, including licensing pathways and facility listings.
- Farmgate and Farmgate Plus Licenses Oct 1, 2021Â Meat Inspection & Licensing: Information on classes A – E production and processing.
- Meat Processing Plants in British Columbia:Â List of processing plants, classes offered, and contact information.
- Basin Business Advisors:Work Flow for Farmgate and Farmgate Plus Slaughter License Applications
Cleaning & Packaging
BC Centre for Disease Control
- Meat, Poultry & Eggs Guidelines:Â Information on inspection and safety guidelines for the packaging and sale of meat, poultry, and eggs.
Value-Added Processing
KBFA Blog
- Enhance Sales with Value Added Processing:Â Basic first steps and considerations for introducing value added processing into your farm business.
Basin Business Advisors
- Agriculture Program: Connect with the Basin Business Advisors Agriculture Specialist to create marketing strategies, business plans and more.
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