Cattle supply questions are among the challenges facing investments into small- and medium-sized meat packing ventures.

HARDWICK – Chicken pot pies sell faster – and for a higher price per pound – than chickens. Sausage brings in more money per pound than a side of pork. And beef processed into jerky is more profitable ...

A Berkshire County agricultural group says that to support area livestock farmers, the future of local meat processing lies in products like bone broth, pet treats, jerky, and meat pies. The county’s ...