We Need More Local Meat Processors and We Need Them Now

Reader Contribution by Rd Copeland and The Sunflower Farm
Published on May 28, 2020
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The Sunflower Farm Grass-fed Beef

By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the reports of farmers euthanizing whole herds of hogs, cattle and chickens, some of which may be true, but however, at this point, are limited in actual numbers. There is definitely a major problem being exposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has closed off or limited meat production and distribution in the past 30 days.

Last week, the grocery store in my hometown ordered 60 boxes of meat from their distributor, yet only received 18 boxes, all at higher prices. There are also reports of farmers now seeking to sell direct to customers, many of whom are butchering their own hogs and chickens. Or the ranchers are hauling beef cattle to processors for slaughter that is picked up a week or two later by the consumers.

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