This resolution calls on the New Hampshire congressional delegation to support legislation and urges the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement regulations that would allow small-scale and very small slaughter plants to utilize specific inspection criteria under the Federal Meat Inspection Act. The goal is to enable these facilities to sell processed beef, pork, lamb, and goat meat directly from farm producers to consumers. Currently, New Hampshire has only four USDA-approved slaughter plants, which creates challenges for farmers who must schedule slaughter dates well in advance, often before their livestock are even born.

The resolution highlights the vulnerabilities in the meat processing industry exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of a robust local food economy for public health and nutrition. It also notes the existing flexibility provided for poultry and non-amenable species under current regulations, suggesting that similar exemptions could benefit small-scale meat processing. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to relevant parties, including the New Hampshire congressional delegation and USDA officials, to advocate for these changes.