Marcho Farms Process Verified Program

Commodity
Sheep (lamb)
Veal

Location(s):

Marcho Farms – Souderton, PA, Est. 7857
Colorado Lamb Processors – Brush, CO, Est. 47194

Process Verified Point(s):

Requirements for Veal:

  • Calves are raised by Wayne A Marcho Certified Growers;
  • Calves are raised without hormonal implants/ injections (once placed with certified grower);
  • Calves are transported to slaughter facility by drivers trained specifically in animal handling criteria utilizing the FSIS Training Program;
  • Carcass weight from 250-340 pounds;
  • Rib-eye size is between 6.5-8.5 square inches;
  • Color of lean is a 1.0 (light pink) or is equivalent to a score of 1 or 2 from the Certified Pork Producer color system (as described by National Pork Producers Council, 1999, “Composition and Quality Assessment Procedures); and
  • Carcasses are graded USDA Choice or higher.

Requirements for Lamb:

  • Raised by Marcho Farms certified growers;
  • Source verified;
  • Carcass weight from 60-85 pounds;
  • Carcasses are graded USDA Choice or higher; and
  • Carcasses yield grade 3 or better.

For more information on the USDA Process Verified Program and additional information on this specific program, visit the Livestock & Poultry Program’s Quality Assessment Division website.