Source: NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COALITION, 3/31/22

For the past two years, the role of smaller-scale meat processors has received significant attention because of supply chain disruptions and challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. While small and mid-sized meat processors are critical to building resilient regional food systems, they face limited access to capital for expansion, a complex regulatory environment, and a highly consolidated livestock sector.

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