My small town has a farmers market where we have access to some local livestock farmers. They charge somewhat more than wally world but then wally never physically shook my hand. I don't mind paying more if it keeps them in business and coming back to our market. This is the way.
I follow farmers on Instagram and for them to get paid a fair wage for their time, they have to charge more. Each chicken going to a USDA butcher costs one farmer $3/chicken. She runs thru the numbers and it is mind-blowing how much it costs to commercially raise a small flock and get them to a USDA butcher 3 hours away. the country needs more butchers desperately.
My small town has a farmers market where we have access to some local livestock farmers. They charge somewhat more than wally world but then wally never physically shook my hand. I don't mind paying more if it keeps them in business and coming back to our market. This is the way.
I follow farmers on Instagram and for them to get paid a fair wage for their time, they have to charge more. Each chicken going to a USDA butcher costs one farmer $3/chicken. She runs thru the numbers and it is mind-blowing how much it costs to commercially raise a small flock and get them to a USDA butcher 3 hours away. the country needs more butchers desperately.
Me, too fren!