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USDA-inspected very small slaughter plants in West Virginia

6 establishments in 6 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments FSIS classes as Very Small, fewer than ten employees or under $2.5 million in annual sales.

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Questions

How many very small slaughter plants does West Virginia have?

6 establishments in West Virginia carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 6 counties. 6 of them also report custom-exempt work, which is what a household needs to have its own animal processed.

What does the very small plants flag mean?

Establishments FSIS classes as Very Small, fewer than ten employees or under $2.5 million in annual sales. These are the plants that do custom work for households and cut for small farms, and the ones most likely to have a waiting list.

Are state-inspected plants included?

No. This list is federal grants of inspection only. West Virginia also runs a state meat inspection program whose plants can sell within the state; the state agency keeps that list, and the West Virginia buying guide explains how the two systems fit together.

Very small plants plants in other states

Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to West Virginia. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.