Supplying Local and Regional Markets: Michigan-Based Meat and Livestock Value Chains

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May 27, 2013 - Judith Barry<barryjud@msu.edu> & Rich Pirog<barryjud@msu.edu>

The CRFS Livestock Work Group convened Michigan meat and livestock stakeholders on February 7, 2013, to identify challenges associated with producing, processing, marketing and buying Michigan-sourced meat and livestock within the state and regionally.  This document highlights the challenges identified by stakeholders at the meeting, discusses potential opportunities suggested to improve the system, and presents a vision on which the CRFS Livestock Work Group will model its research, education and outreach activities to help strengthen partnerships across the value chain.

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