Introducing Yukon's first mobile abattoir
Archie and Brad Cather were at the Fireweed Farmers' market today in order to introduce the Yukon's brand new mobile abattoir to the public.
This $175,000 investment in Yukon's agricultural future leverages Federal $$$, enabling it to operate for a five year period. In other words, the Canada-Yukon Agriculture Policy Framework has had a practical result, sitting right there for all to see this afternoon at the Shipyards Park in Whitehorse. Livestock producers - and game farmers - will take responsibility for marketing the processed halves and quarters to commercial butchers and packers.
"We expect a high demand because the quality is excellent," Archie says. "Yukon grown meat is hormone free, raised in pristine Yukon conditions, and since the battoir will travel to the farms, the animals will hnot experience the stress of transportation to the abattoir, or crowding on feed lots as they do down south. These are qualities many Yukoners will appreciate and factor into their purchasing decisions once the products are regularly available in stores and restaurants."
Archie, it should be noted, has had years of business experience in the hotel and grocery businesses, in Watson Lake, Whitehorse, and Old Crow. So, he knows whereof he speaks!
The "Vision for Yukon Agriculture" developed with Archie's leadership, and in consultation with Yukon farmers and grocers, aims for an industry that significantly increases its production of healthy locally grown food for local consumption.
This $175,000 investment in Yukon's agricultural future leverages Federal $$$, enabling it to operate for a five year period. In other words, the Canada-Yukon Agriculture Policy Framework has had a practical result, sitting right there for all to see this afternoon at the Shipyards Park in Whitehorse. Livestock producers - and game farmers - will take responsibility for marketing the processed halves and quarters to commercial butchers and packers.
"We expect a high demand because the quality is excellent," Archie says. "Yukon grown meat is hormone free, raised in pristine Yukon conditions, and since the battoir will travel to the farms, the animals will hnot experience the stress of transportation to the abattoir, or crowding on feed lots as they do down south. These are qualities many Yukoners will appreciate and factor into their purchasing decisions once the products are regularly available in stores and restaurants."
Archie, it should be noted, has had years of business experience in the hotel and grocery businesses, in Watson Lake, Whitehorse, and Old Crow. So, he knows whereof he speaks!
The "Vision for Yukon Agriculture" developed with Archie's leadership, and in consultation with Yukon farmers and grocers, aims for an industry that significantly increases its production of healthy locally grown food for local consumption.
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