A Southern Maryland farmer is reasonably confident that his push to implement a meat processing facility on his grounds will meet with swift approval from federal inspectors, according to a published report.
Last year's slaughterhouse plans pursued by Johnny Knott for his land in Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, ran into local resistance, The County Times reports. But this year's proposal, which he said will be of value to regional farmers and will not be as large an operation as last year's, is sure to please federal officials with the U.S. Agriculture Department, Knott told the publication.
"It's not going to have any impact, no noise, no smell, no traffic," Knott told the publication regarding a trailer that will move carcasses to be processed. "The USDA man will be right there to put his stamp on it."
St. Mary's County's top official for economic development said the issue that the zoning appeals board is tasked with handling is complex and unique but might prove to be a boon for Calvert, St. Mary's and Charles counties.
The St. Mary's County Department of Economic and Community Development works to create a strong economic community for businesses and citizens.
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