While Burns Lake has been attempting to diversify the economy beyond its reliance on the forest products industry, a local cattle producer says there’s currently a high demand for local produce.
According to Priestly Meats owner Derek Feldmann, that’s because local residents tend to value ethical farming and the ethical treatment of animals.
“In factory farming, there’s no real checks and balances,” he said.
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