What to Ask Your Local Meat Processor Before Buying a Whole Lamb

Choosing a custom butcher is a key step when buying lamb directly from a farm. Not all processors offer the same options, so here are smart questions to ask before you drop off your animal.

Key Questions to Ask:

• Can I schedule 10 minutes for a walk-through?
  • If they won’t allow this, walk away.
  • If you wouldn’t eat there, don’t have your animal processed there.
• When do you provide custom processing?
• What cut sheet options are available? (chops, roasts, ground?)
• Do you vacuum seal? Label? Freeze?
• What’s your turnaround time?
• What’s the typical cost per animal?

At Smart Growth Farms, we encourage our customers to choose their own processor. This gives you total control over the final product — and ensures you get the cuts your family will actually eat.

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