WASHINGTON — A new bill was introduced by US Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Tina Smith (D-Minn) to support localized meat processing operations and give tribal authority over facilities.

Since the closure of Redwood Meat Co. in 2024, producers and local food advocates have been exploring ways to replace what was a critical piece of local food infrastructure. Through the North Coast ...

A Berkshire County agricultural group says that to support area livestock farmers, the future of local meat processing lies in products like bone broth, pet treats, jerky, and meat pies. The county’s ...