TOOL KIT OVERVIEW
There is a wide range of federal resources available to help you, but it can be daunting to know where to begin.
Together, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Flower Hill Institute (FHI) are pleased to offer this planning resource guide, designed to assist you in developing or expanding your business.
Program Fact Sheets
A comprehensive overview of the USDA-AMS Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance (MPPTA) Program, including the technical assistance services we provide, our network of technical assistance providers, and additional resources readily available.
PROGRAM FACT SHEET > [ENG]
Disaster & Emergency Resources
There are Federal Resources in place to assist you and your business in the event of a disaster. Many of these resources come from organizations who can assist you in preparing for a disaster, how to respond in the event of a disaster and resources for recovery after a disaster strikes. This list is compiled to highlight these services as a convenience to business owners who may have suffered a loss due to disaster. There could be additional services available locally and this list is subject to change as other resources become available. It is your responsibility to reach out for these services, you will not automatically be contacted in the event of disaster in your area.
EMERGENCY RESOURCES > [ENG]
Subscribe to the Flower Hill Institute YouTube Channel
To access past webinar events on meat and poultry-related topics and resources. Visit the FHI YouTube channel to find all previously recorded presentations.
More Recordings
Sunshine in Darkness Online Roundtable for Meat and Poultry Processors
Lessons from the Field: Humane Field Harvesting and Processing for Meat and Poultry
Weathering the Worst: Risk Management for Meat & Poultry Processors Roundtable
New Opportunities for Alternative Financing for Meat and Poultry Processing
Making the Most of USDA Rural Development Financing Roundtable
HACCP With Less Hassle
Leasing Advantages
Byproduct Breakdown: Composting and Biodigestion for Meat & Poultry Processors
What It Takes to Turn Hides Into Leather Roundtable
Reality Check: The Challenges and Opportunities in Marketing to Retail
Halal Meat Processing for Domestic Markets
Complete List of Webinars
If you are interested in requesting Technical Assistance, we encourage you to complete our MPPTA Technical Assistance Inquiry Form.