Processor registry
VT · 5 plantsUSDA-inspected custom-exempt plants in Vermont
5 establishments in 5 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments that report custom-exempt slaughter or processing to FSIS under 9 CFR 303.1.
- Vermont Livestock Slaughter & Processing Co. LLC(802) 877-3421
Ferrisburg, Addison County
EST. M9558Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Northeast Kingdom Processing LLC(802) 748-2233
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County
EST. M46706+P46706+V46706Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- The Royal Butcher(802) 728-9901
Braintree, Orange County
EST. M32158+P32158+V32158Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Maple Ridge Meats LLC(802) 855-3351
Benson, Rutland County
EST. M31561+P31561+V31561Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Westminster Meat Packing, Inc.(617) 866-1156
Westminster, Windham County
EST. M46498+P46498SmallCattle, Sheep and lamb, PoultryCustom-exempt processing
Questions
How many custom-exempt plants does Vermont have?
5 establishments in Vermont carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 5 counties. Each is listed with its establishment number so you can verify it at FSIS.
What does the custom-exempt flag mean?
Establishments that report custom-exempt slaughter or processing to FSIS under 9 CFR 303.1. A custom-exempt plant can process an animal the customer already owns, a whole, half or share bought before slaughter, and returns it in packages marked Not for Sale. This is the list behind every half-cow purchase.
Are state-inspected plants included?
No. This list is federal grants of inspection only. Vermont also runs a state meat inspection program whose plants can sell within the state; the state agency keeps that list, and the Vermont buying guide explains how the two systems fit together.
Custom-exempt plants in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to Vermont. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.