Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Poultry Sales Compliance Guide
A compliance guide for selling poultry, used by farm owners who sell birds directly from the farm, at markets or to restaurants. Print it, fill it in on site, and file the completed copy with your records.
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The steps on this page
- Identify which poultry exemptions apply
- Use approved processing as required
- Review labeling rules for packages
- Record sales and customers
- Keep birds cold and clean after processing
- Plan for complaint handling
- Check state and local sales rules
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA FSIS and USDA.
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