Survey to assess needs and/or bottlenecks of getting beef, chickens, dairy, goats, sheep, swine slaughtered, cut, wrapped and frozen in the counties of Crawford, Erie, Mercer, Venango and Warren.

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The purpose of this survey is to identify how many animals are currently being processed in the 5 county areas & whether there is enough demand to build a new facility based on current numbers. If warranted the new facility would be designed so future expansion would be feasible with minimal disruption.

How many miles do you travel to have your livestock slaughtered/processed?

In what county do you farm? *

What is the average wait time to an appointment for processing?

What is the average wait time to an appointment for slaughter/processing?

(Beef producers only), how many cattle did you have slaughtered/processed for sale in 2019?

Beef producers only), how many cattle did you have slaughtered/processed for sellsale in 2019? *

All or some of my cattle are slaughtered at a USDA-inspected facility

I sell USDA-inspected beef products on my farm direct to consumers.

I perform custom-exempt slaughter of all or some of my cattle

I perform custom-exempt slaughter of other farmers cattle.

I am able to arrange to all or some of my animal/scattle to be processed slaughtered/processed by a USDA-inspected facility in a timely manner (less than 3 weeks from the day the appointment is made).(

I would like to be able to sell by the cut instead of by the sides or quarters.

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What factors affect sales of your beef products?

Timely access to USDA-inspected slaughter facilities

Having your customers paying on time

Farm help/workforce challenges

Current condition of your farm/facility.

You or your employee's health.

Poultry producers only: How many birds (Chicken/Turkey/Other fowl) did you have slaughtered/processed for sale sell in 2019?

Poultry Producers Only: How are the birds you raise slaughtered/processed for sale?

Slaughtered/Processed by you on your own farm.

Slaughtered/processed by a custom-exempt processor.

Slaughtered/processed by a Use a USDA-inspected certified processor.

Poultry producers only: If you do not currently slaughter poultry on your own farm but are considering it, what are the barriers? (Type N/A if this does not apply).

Sheep/goat producers only: How many goats and/or sheep did you have slaughtered/processed for sale in 2019?

Sheep/Goat meat producers only: Check all that apply.

All or some of my sheep/goat are slaughtered at a USDA-inspected facility.

I sell USDA-inspected sheep/goat products on my farm direct to consumers.

I perform custom-exempt slaughter of all or some of my sheep/goats.

I perform custom-exempt slaughter of other farmers sheep/goats.

I am able to arrange for all or some of my sheep/goats to be slaughtered/processed by a USDA-inspected facility in a timely manner (less than 3 weeks from the day the appointment is made).

My sheep/goat sales are negatively affected by my ability to get them processed on time.

My sales are affected by customers' ability to pay in a timely manner.

My sales are affected by farm help/workforce challenges.

Swine producers Only: How many swine did you have slaughtered/processed for sale in 2019?

Swine producers only: Check all that apply::

All or some of my swine are slaughtered at a USDA-inspected facility.

I sell USDA-inspected swine products on my farm direct to consumers.

I perform custom-exempt slaughter of all or some of my swine.

I perform custom-exempt slaughter of other farmers swine.

I am able to arrange for all or some of my swine to be slaughtered/processed by a USDA-inspected facility in a timely manner (less than 3 weeks from the day the appointment is made).

My swine sales are negatively affected by my ability to get them processed on time.

My swine sales are affected by customers' ability to pay in a timely manner.

My swine sales are affected by farm help/workforce challenges.

I would like to be able to sell by the cut instead of by the sides or quarters.

All Producers: What other factors regarding slaughter/processing and selling your farm meat/poultry products do you see as barriers?

Beef/Swine/Goat Sheep Produces Only: Have you encouraged your customers to form buyers clubs to purchase animal quarters or /halves?

Yes

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If you've worked in a butcher shop, meat processing, or slaughter facility, please describe your job duties and skills learned in that job

Please provide your NAME, EMAIL, PHONE, POSTAL ADDRESS with ZIP in case more information is required.

If you wish to stay abreast of developments in this project, what's the best way to contact you?

Phone

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