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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Porters Orchard

Goodrich, Michigan 48434 - 12060 Hegel Rd

A+
5 Inspections
3 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
Older record: the last USDA inspection on file for this facility was Sep 12, 2018, about 8 years ago. USDA inspects licensed facilities every 1-3 years, and some licenses lapse. Confirm the breeder is still active before you rely on this record.
License: 34-C-0254 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Sep 12, 2018 Address: 12060 Hegel Rd USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds8
  • Domestic Goat5
  • Domestic Rabbit4
  • European Rabbit3
  • Llama2
  • Cattle1

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.

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+ 2 more inspections · 3 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

5
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Sep 12, 2018 · records through Oct 1, 2026
3
Violations Documented
3 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Sep 7, 2017
3.125(a) Non-Critical
FACILITIES, GENERAL.
The enclosure housing sheep is in poor condition. Sections of the welded wire fencing are leaning and appear to be
pushed down by animals attempting to reach over them or through them to the outside of the enclosure. It ...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (3 narratives, 3 citations).

The full report includes:

Complete inspection timeline with dates
Every violation code and description
Inspector narratives, what they saw
Severity ratings for each violation
Repeat offense flags
Links to original USDA reports

How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Porters Orchard. The grade at the top is calculated by BreederCheck based on the total number of violations, their severity, whether any are repeat offenses, and how recently they occurred. It is not an official USDA grade, the USDA does not assign letter grades to facilities.

Each inspection in the timeline represents an actual visit by a USDA APHIS inspector. Inspections can be routine (scheduled), focused (in response to a complaint), or follow-up (to verify that previously cited violations have been corrected). The badges next to each inspection date indicate how many violations were found during that visit and their severity levels.

In the violation details section, you can read the specific regulatory codes that were cited and, when available, the inspector's narrative describing exactly what was observed. Pay particular attention to violations marked as "Repeat", these indicate problems that the breeder was previously warned about but failed to correct. Critical violations involving immediate threats to animal health or safety are the most serious and should weigh heavily in your decision-making.

If you are considering purchasing an animal from this facility, we recommend using this data as a starting point, not an endpoint. Visit the breeder in person, ask to see the animals' living conditions, request veterinary health records, and compare this facility's record to other breeders in the same state.

Frequently asked questions about Porters Orchard

Is Porters Orchard a USDA-licensed breeder?

Porters Orchard holds USDA license number 34-C-0254 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Porters Orchard have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 3 violations at this facility (3 non-critical). Critical and repeat violations matter most because they involve direct risks to animal health or problems the breeder was warned about before. Each cited code and the inspector narrative are in the full report above.

When was Porters Orchard last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Porters Orchard was on Sep 12, 2018, and the facility has 5 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Porters Orchard located?

Porters Orchard is located in Goodrich, Michigan. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Michigan to compare inspection records before you decide.

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