Meat processing plants grow with local consumer demand

  • Consumers who purchase beef directly from ranchers can custom order their cuts of meat at the processing plant to fill home freezers with product not intended for individual sale. Provided
STILLWATER — As more consumers seek locally sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping up to meet demand. The market for directto- consumer beef has grown substantially during the past decade, sustaining the need for processing facilities. COVID-19 fueled even more business for processors, and Oklahoma’s regulatory agency took notice. “In 2019, we had…

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