That's great that you have a good processor not too far from you that you can use. I certainly don't condone those who do, and I think you did it the right way by making sure that you guys knew how to do it first. Everyone's life situations are different, and only you know what's best for you, and it sounds like you found out that the processor is best for your situation (being able to sell legally and reduce costs at the same time).

Kinda like the a twist on the old fishing saying, "That's why it's called fishing and not catching"; That's why it's called farming and not eating. Everyones got their own ways that work best for them.