EPISODE · Mar 4, 2021 · 16 MIN
#165: Rebuilding a Prominent Cattle Stockyard | Jim Akers
from Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food · host Alltech
In January 2016, a massive fire burned down Kentucky’s largest individual cattle market, the Blue Grass Stockyards. The stockyard has since rebuilt its facilities, but like many in the agri-food industry, it has faced new challenges over the past year. We spoke with COO Jim Akers about the current state of the meatpacking industry, the challenges and opportunities for rebuilding the cattle market and more.
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#165: Rebuilding a Prominent Cattle Stockyard | Jim Akers
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