Issues and Implications of New Conversations Around Meat Supply in the West

Katherine Lacy, Ruby Ward, Malieka Bordigioni, Staci Emm, Karin Allen and Anne Whyte

Western Economics Forum, 2021, vol. 19, issue 01

Abstract: The onset of COVID-19 resulted in the disruption of many supply chains, mainly caused by impacts to labor, transportation, and declining market demand. The meat industry experienced some of the most significant supply chain impacts due to the current structure of the meat processing industry. Meat processing is a highly consolidated industry with production lines designed and dedicated to specific end consumers. This organizational structure contributed to livestock backlogs, leading to decreased production, consumer meat shortages, and increased consumer prices. As a result, many states are examining their existing meat supply chain to determine the feasibility of establishing local processing plants. This paper will present responses from states to meat supply interruptions, results from a meat processing facility feasibility study, and results from a survey of Nevada and Utah residents conducted during the summer of 2020 which captures consumer preferences for locally raised ground beef.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.311304

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