We direct market freezer beef. The lack of processing facilities is the big bottleneck for sure. Since covid hits you have to book 12 months or better in advance. It is utter bullshit.
So much red tape and hoops to jump through to even be able to sell beef directly to a consumer. Technically. Unless you go thru a USDA facility, the consumer has to own the animal prior to slaughter.
If you do go through a usda place and want to sell by the cut, you're likely talking a 24 month waiting list.
Here in the TN, VA, KY, NC area. Choices are very slim. Would love if someone opened a large facility and could handle some volume while also doing quality/humane work.
We direct market freezer beef. The lack of processing facilities is the big bottleneck for sure. Since covid hits you have to book 12 months or better in advance. It is utter bullshit.
So much red tape and hoops to jump through to even be able to sell beef directly to a consumer. Technically. Unless you go thru a USDA facility, the consumer has to own the animal prior to slaughter.
If you do go through a usda place and want to sell by the cut, you're likely talking a 24 month waiting list.
Here in the TN, VA, KY, NC area. Choices are very slim. Would love if someone opened a large facility and could handle some volume while also doing quality/humane work.
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