Drawing on their own experiences and those of other poultry processing projects around the country, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project put together this comprehensive guide to planning and constructing a mobile poultry processing unit (MPPU) or stationary facility for on-farm poultry processing.
The guide incorporates tips and lessons learned, case studies and example plans, and lots guidance for anyone thinking about building their own MPPU or other on-farm poultry processing facility, including:
- Choosing a facility type
- Selecting equipment
- Designing a floor plan
More poultry processing resources are available through New Entry, including guide books and online calculators for estimating the costs associated with poultry production and processing.
Want more information? See the related SARE grant:
- Outreach, training, and education for small-scale poultry producers using MPPUs in Massachusetts (LNE09-284)
This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.