Today, as more and more beef and pork producers return to the marketplace to sell directly to consumers, it is again common for individuals to buy meats locally and in quantity—typically by quarter, ...

And buying meat ... half, or whole animal for your freezer. You can work directly with a local butcher and, often, with a local farmer to find an animal ready for processing. Minnesota Grown lists ...

A side of beef can be given a few different ... Many restaurants and mid-range steak places trend toward buying choice beef, which comes at a more economical price and still has excellent flavor.

And while four giant companes control 80% of the United States beef market, it's mom-and-pop ... deep pockets — they can out lobby the small side," Michael Fisher, a retired inspector with ...

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