The Livestock Institute is an integral piece in our regional food system.
We hope you will help us continue this progress as we implement plans for the future.
Please consider joining as a Member!
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Why Support TLI?
1. We are dedicated to offering educational programming for beginning, small-scale, and established livestock farmers concerning best practices for raising livestock, animal health and welfare, humane treatment, humane handling and slaughter of livestock, and meat marketing. We are also dedicated to helping train the next generation of meat cutters and slaughterhouse workers using the most up-to-date technology and food and worker safety standards.
2. Through the building of the Meatworks slaughter facility, TLI hopes to keep agricultural land in use rather than being developed, by increasing the capacity of local, small-scale livestock farmers.
3. Meatworks uses humane practices, the highest food safety standards, and offers the highest quality locally raised meats.
4. We are dedicated to supporting local farms raising livestock on pasture and using sustainable methods.
5. Your donation will be tax-deductible. We are a federally tax-exempt public charity, having received our official 501(c)(3) designation in 2016.
2. Through the building of the Meatworks slaughter facility, TLI hopes to keep agricultural land in use rather than being developed, by increasing the capacity of local, small-scale livestock farmers.
3. Meatworks uses humane practices, the highest food safety standards, and offers the highest quality locally raised meats.
4. We are dedicated to supporting local farms raising livestock on pasture and using sustainable methods.
5. Your donation will be tax-deductible. We are a federally tax-exempt public charity, having received our official 501(c)(3) designation in 2016.
How to Support TLI
TLI is a membership based organization and we welcome all farmers and local food supporters alike. Annual membership is $50. By joining, members get a discounted rate to attend our workshops. All members are welcome to come to our open meetings. At our annual meeting, members are able to vote in any elections and/or changes to the by-laws.
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TLI received its 501(c)(3) status in December 2016 and is now able to accept tax-exempt donations. We accept donations both online and through the mail. Just click the tab above for more details.
QUESTIONS? We are happy to answer any questions you may have through email: sarah@thelivestockinstitute.org. |
As a group of farmers and local food supporters, we are also local food advocates. We support sustainable agriculture and making small-scale livestock farming a thriving industry in Southern New England. Contact us to get more information on how you can get involved in supporting local farms.
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