The future for most small scale farmers and ranchers lies in the direct marketing oftheir product, at least in reducing the number of steps from producer to consumer.
Traditionally, there are many players in the distribution and marketing of food
products so that the liability for harm is pretty much removed from the producer.
The Marketer, processor, distributor, and retailer are all parts of an extended food
chain, thus dispersing the locus for liability for harm to the consumer. Direct
marketing changes this picture. Now the responsibility for harm comes back
directly to the farmer/rancher who is the producer, marketer, processor and distributor. The buffer for liability has now evaporated.
What will I learn from this publication?
These materials will provide a framework for understanding and analyzing potential
liability risks including premise and product liability and obligations with respect to
employment and labor. Included in these materials are checklists that help to
identify and reduce the possibility of harm to consumers.
Information is included on the insurance industry and as well as a list of questions
that farmers/ranchers need to consider as they negotiate with an agent/broker on a
farm policy. Various elements of a farm liability policy are included as well as how
to read a policy to determine what and what isn’t included in your policy. (See the full publication in pdf format)
These materials will provide a framework for understanding and analyzing potential
liability risks including premise and product liability and obligations with respect to
employment and labor. Included in these materials are checklists that help to
identify and reduce the possibility of harm to consumers.
Information is included on the insurance industry and as well as a list of questions
that farmers/ranchers need to consider as they negotiate with an agent/broker on a
farm policy. Various elements of a farm liability policy are included as well as how
to read a policy to determine what and what isn’t included in your policy. (See the full publication in pdf format)
There does not appear to be a link to view publications in pdf format. Tried clicking on picture, that didn’t work. I’m very interested in learning all the obsticles that need to be navigated to become a rabbit processer. Have looked at the photos of your mobile unit. Would rather build a permenant structure at my farm, but would be interested in your unit in the mean time. Would like more details. Thanks.
The Farmer/Rancher publication is in several sections and we have not had time yet to pull them together in one document and create a pdf file.
Rabbit Processing falls under the same rules as those for chickens. You need an approved facility and a food processing license. If you store the processed rabbits you will need a separate freezer. Once processed you can sell anywhere in the State–farmers markets, coops and grocery stores, resturants, and directly to the public.