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![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/spacer.gif) | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/spacer.gif) | ![Eggs in basket](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/nal/content_images/lf_eggs_in_basket.jpg) | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/spacer.gif) | For the small producer, opportunities for profiting from non-conventional eggs, meats and fish, and from value-added animal products, requires technical expertise in small-scale slaughter, speciality processing and on-farm food handling. Farm-made cheeses, yogurt, butter and ice cream have also found important niche markets. |
| ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif) | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/spacer.gif) | Commodities and Products: Livestock Iowa State University. Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC). National resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. Includes detailed information on developing and producing specialized dairy products, wool and processed meats; how to get started; business structure options; and information on writing feasibility, marketing and business plans. |
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![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/spacer.gif) | Making Soft Cheeses Colorado State University. Cooperative Extension Service. Small-scale production of Neufchatel, cream cheese and pizza cheese. |
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![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/spacer.gif) | Designer and Specialty Eggs University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). The nomenclature of non-conventional eggs – turkey eggs, quail eggs, cage-free, free range, Omega-3 fatty acid, low cholesterol and more. |
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![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/spacer.gif) | Home Processing of Poultry University of Minnesota. Cooperative Extension Service. Instructions for butchering and packing including selection of birds for slaughter, processing facilities and equipment and killing and dressing. |
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![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/spacer.gif) | Certified Humane Certification Program Humane Farm Animal Care Non-profit group provides inspection, certification and labeling program for meat, poultry, egg and dairy products from animals raised to humane care standards. |
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![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/spacer.gif) | American Association of Meat Processors American Association of Meat Processors U.S. trade organization includes advocacy and information for "medium-sized and smaller meat, poultry and food businesses: slaughterers, packers, processors, wholesalers, in-home food service business, retailers, deli and catering operators, and industry suppliers." |
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![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115181543im_/http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/spacer.gif) | International HACCP Alliance Texas A&M University. Department of Animal Science. News, information and educational materials that promote safe production of meat and poultry products through Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures. |
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