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Every weekday morning CAI brings you coverage of local issues, news, and stories that matter. Join us for Morning Edition from 6 a.m. to 9a.m., with Kathryn Eident.

Backyard Farmers on the South Coast to Get New, Local Slaughterhouse

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A new, USDA-certified slaughterhouse is planned for the South Coast, giving backyard farmers more options.

Livestock farmers on the South Coast will break ground on a new slaughterhouse in Westport in the coming weeks. The USDA-approved 10-thousand-square foot facility will be able to process cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and other livestock when it tentatively comes online later this year.   

The Southeastern Massachusetts Livestock Association is spearheading the $5 million project. Kathryn Eident spoke with association president Andy Burns to learn more.

Kathryn Eident was the Morning Edition Host and Senior Producer of News until November 2022.