Partnership with a kohen on a farm for terumot and ma'aserot
Question
Question:
Is it permissible to give terumah and terumat ma‘aser to a Kohen (with a confirmed family tradition) for the purpose of feeding animals? Furthermore, may a farm transfer ownership of a goat pen or chicken coop to a Kohen, and subsequently use terumat ma‘aser separated from its produce as animal feed?
Answer
A. It is preferable to separate terumah in a state of impurity—this can be achieved by rendering the tevel impure (e.g., via wet hands or a water hose prior to separation). Once separated, it may be given to a Kohen, on condition that it not be fed to animals on Shabbat.
B. It is indeed possible to transfer ownership of a pen or chicken coop to a Kohen; however, this must be done through properly executed legal documentation. One should consult with a competent halakhic authority or a relevant institution that possesses the appropriate legal formulations. Alternatively, the Kohen may be included as a formal partner in the pen or coop, thereby permitting the animals to be fed terumah.