Local ranchers upset over Earls’ move to U.S. beef
KAMLOOPS — Local ranchers in the Thompson-Nicola region are joining many across the country that say Earls’ decision to switch from Canadian to American beef is damaging to an industry that has experienced its fair share of turmoil over the past decade.
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“It’s a slap (in the face) because most of us in the business have to treat the animals well, or we have no product to sell in the proper manner,” says Tom Vicars, former manager of the B.C. Livestock Association and retired rancher.