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Local meat locally inspected

Submitted by CIAGuy on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 10:29am.

I've been buying most of my meat locally for the past 5 years. Usually large parts of an animal like 1/4 of a steer or 1/2 of a hog. I've been searching, in vain, for a source of local fresh poultry. I'm not fond of frozen whole birds. I like to portion them out before freezing. This way I can get 2-4 meals for me and my family from one chicken. Thawing, cutting and refreezing is yucky.

This proposal is a great idea for those who want to eat locally. It would increase farmers' profits and make local meat available for those who prefer smaller portions. Federal laws surrounding meat, like most food regulations, favor big business. This is a great workaround for local production.

The article says there are folks on the steering committee from Thurston County. I'd love to know who they are and how to support this effort.

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Dept of Redudancy Dept.

Submitted by paisleyboxers on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 11:17am.

What if you happen to be a fish connoisseur?

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Dept of Redudancy Dept.

Submitted by CIAGuy on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 5:11pm.

Seafood, at least at the federal level, is regulated by the Dept. of Commerce while birds and mammals fall under the jurisdiction of the Dept. of Agriculture. Practically, the killing of much seafood occurs as part of the gathering process.

That would be fantastic!

Submitted by einmaleins on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 11:40am.

Thanks for posting that article.

I've been waiting, hoping for someting like that!!

mathias

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MPU's

Submitted by BillfromOlyNowR... on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 6:23pm.

I watched an episode of modern marvels about slaughterhouses and they talked about the Mobile processing unit up in san juan county. Here is an article written about that one from 2002. http://www.uvm.edu/~ccomstoc/MobileSlaughter.html

I remember of neighbor of my parents

Submitted by security_six on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 9:12pm.

Having one of those mobile units over to butcher two cows he had been raising for meat. I think it's a great idea.

"Pathetic humans! Prepare to write down the recipe!"--- Morbo

Just wonderin' if anyone's ever heard of...

Submitted by The Original Yoda on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 10:28pm.

...Dr. Temple Grandin? She has designed more humane slaughter faciloites all across the country

and has quite a unique perspective on cows...

Just wonderin' if anyone's ever heard of...

Submitted by CIAGuy on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 7:02am.

Yep, she is part of Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma where he discusses the ethics of food production systems.

Another interesting character in the whole ethics of meat debate is Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Interesting stuff, thanks for sharing

Submitted by Norm on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 1:38pm.

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