The Biden administration kicked off the new year by doubling down on its spending to change the meat processing industry. Their proposal calls for $1 billion to be dedicated to expanding independent meat processing. Expanding local and regional meat processing away from the oligopolistic packers is a fine concept, especially for us who rely on small, independent butchering facilities in rural America. But…the stated purpose of the legislation is to lower meat prices for consumers and that math simply doesn't add up. Todd Thurman joins me to discuss the economics of meat. Sponsored by LandTrust landtrust.com
