Cooperative asking county for funds to operate a meat processing center

The newly formed Appalachian Producers Cooperative is seeking $2 million from Washington County to help create a regional meat processing center in Telford.

Proponents say the locally controlled facility, which will likely be located adjacent to the Jonesborough Flea Market off U.S. Highway 11E, will meet a crucial need for local producers of beef, pork and lamb who now face wait times of 12 to 18 months at regional processing facilities or who are being forced to ship their livestock to the Midwest for finishing and processing.

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