MM Livestock Co

Starting January 1, 2012 Nutritional labeling will be required on over 40 retail meat and poultry cuts packaged for retail sale. Small farms are exempt from the requirement but I don't think it is a bad idea to be prepared anyway. The labels are available free on the USDA website and what we have decided to do is use them in an approved method as follows: Rather than label each piece of meat we are making a folder to take to the Farmers Markets with the Nutritional information in it. People can flip through to the cut they are choosing and read the analysis. This way we only have to print the information once. We like to stay ahead of the curve, and since we already have to have USDA inspection information clearly visible, as well as source verification, heritage breed information etc. on the label, having the analysis data might be a good thing. We will see if people make use of the information or not. It's not that much more work to keep the officials happy. We are harvesting beef again in 2 weeks and I have room for 3 people in the truck if anyone wants to ride along to the plant. Give mea call and let me know. 951-805-7341. Meg