Farmers vs Federal Meat Rules | Concord News

Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

New Hampshire lawmakers are wrestling with a bold new bill that could let local farmers slaughter and sell their own meat without federal oversight—aiming to boost food security and empower small producers stuck in a system where USDA-certified slaughterhouses are scarce and expensive. While supporters like food freedom advocate Meryl Nass see it as a vital step toward fixing broken supply chains, critics worry about safety. The bill ultimately failed, but its backers are already drafting similar legislation for future sessions—and possibly other states—fueling a nationwide conversation about…