Since 2011, AgriForaging Compliance Services has worked at the intersection of agriculture and regulation, providing clear, technically grounded guidance for food businesses operating in complex regulatory environments.
We support food and agricultural producers through facility and plant design, food safety systems, HACCP development, and compliance planning, with a focus on building operations that are durable, defensible, and fit for long-term production.
Aiding entrepreneurs & chefs nationally on state and federal best practices, specializing in the following services:
State & Federal (FDA, USDA FSIS)
food safety compliance since 2011:
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State (custom) & Federal (USDA FSIS) beef, pork, lamb/goat slaughterhouse design:
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slaughter - all federal species
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humane handling design & program
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kill floor design
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square footage utilization
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cold storage | aging
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utilities + wastewater management
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compliance
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equipment resource
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slaughter + meat processing | butcher shop
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process categories:
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raw (intact & not-intact)
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heat-treated (not shelf stable)
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fully cooked (not shelf stable)
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fully cooked (shelf stable)
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not heat treated, shelf stable
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specializing in cured meats (charcuterie)
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State (custom) & Federal (USDA FSIS) poultry slaughterhouse design:
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slaughter - poultry
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humane handling design & program
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kill floor design
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square footage allocation
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cold storage | air chill
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utilities
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waste water management
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compliance
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equipment resource
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slaughter + meat processing | butcher shop
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process categories:
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raw (intact & not-intact)
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heat-treated (not shelf stable)
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fully cooked (not shelf stable)
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fully cooked (shelf stable)
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not heat treated, shelf stable
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specializing in cured meats (charcuterie)
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USDA FSIS Grant of Inspection compliance
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ALL facets of State & Federal (FDA, USDA FSIS) HACCP Plan audit, development & integration:
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current good manufacturing practices
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best practices
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hazard analysis development
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standard operating procedures
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prerequisite programs
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sanitation standard operating procedures
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humane handling design & auditing
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food defense
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recall & traceability programs
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allergen control programs
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pest control programs
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transportation, logistical & warehouse control plans
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pathogenic analysis evaluation & design
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environmental monitoring programs
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labeling guidance
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Ready-To-Eat smokehouse & cured meat (charcuterie) state & federal food safety compliance
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Food Safety auditing services available
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3rd party audit preparation, development, implementation, training & approval for USDA FSIS & FDA establishments
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FDA (non-meat) registration & state conformance
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Commercial kitchen + plant design:
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all food (non-meat) categories
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raw (fresh), heat treated, ready-to-eat, read-to-cook, ready-to-drink, milling, baking, fermenting
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Co-packing facility design
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all food (non-meat) categories
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raw, heat treated, ready-to-eat, read-to-cook, ready-to-drink
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State R.O.P (reduced oxygen packaging) HACCP design
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State variance food safety compliance navigation
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FDA & state pet food & pet treats regulatory compliance
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FDA & state bakery food safety compliance
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FDA & state craft beverage food safety compliance
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Dairy operation/production audit & food safety compliance
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GAP (good agricultural practices) farm food safety compliance & guidance
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Distribution food safety compliance
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Warehouse food safety compliance
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...and so much more
...while promoting local agriculture and local value-added food infrastructure in our communities!
Bridging the gap between rural and urban food systems.
AgriForaging Food Safety is powered by a dire need for responsibility to our land and resources, and a passion to positively enhance our food system. If we can help you on your entrepreneurial & compliance journey, please contact us.
