I don’t need to tell you that we are living and working in unprecedented times. Business has been good, but not without its challenges. Independent processors all across the country have worked tirelessly to find ways to meet the demand of a growing customer base while trying to mitigate the risks to their staff and families.
We have seen great adaptability in finding different ways of providing a vital service to consumers, whether that on the retail side or scheduling of slaughter and processing for local farmers. Processors have been called upon to stand in the gap and meet the protein needs of consumers in their communities, and they have responded and done just that. I commend you for the great work that you and your staff have done and continue to do during this time.