On-farm slaughter, processing bill heads to governor’s desk

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 318

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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The state Senate voted Thursday in favor of a bill that would create a pathway for New Hampshire farmers to bypass federal meat inspection requirements.

House Bill 396 seeks to create a framework in state law for farmers to process meat at their farms or other facilities beside those approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bill conflicts with the Federal Meat Inspection Act, state officials told legislators. But the bill’s sponsor, Barnstead …

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