Nebraska lawmakers have unanimously passed legislation allowing farmers and ranchers to offer locally raised meat directly to consumers.
Introduced by Senator Tom Brandt of Plymouth, the bill allows a customer to get their choice cut of meat after entering a herd share agreement where both the consumer and producer have ownership in an animal or herd.
The animal share owner, or someone acting on their behalf, must receive the meat, and the farmer or rancher must provide the consumer with a description of their livestock health and processing standards.
