June 11, 1999
More livestock farmers selling their own meat to beat low pricesShare
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Hog farmers are still struggling to regain their financial footing after the last year's record low prices. Many say the price crash was a result of consolidation in the meat packing industry and the closing of slaughter plants leading to an over-supply of hogs. An increasing number of livestock farmers believe the best way to stay in business is to take control of their product and market it directly to consumers themselves.
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