Depending on your own situation,difference for some can mean making money or going broke.Selling hogs to 2nd parties comes down to wholesale prices while having your own meat outlet allows the producer, retail prices.Sometimes the difference between wholesale and retail,your profit depending on the size of your operation.One also needs some monies to start their own retail outlet.
-rental on your outlet,is water and electric included in your rental or extra
-permits,police,health and mayor,yearly licence
-any renovations,paint,counter space,water supply,sink,roof repairs,bathroom,etc.
-wages for someone to run the daily operations
-will you also sell cooked products on the side,some people like to order cooked products also
-freezer,cooler,stove
-are you able to produce enough of your own livestocks or will you need to secure from outside sources
nothing in life is a given but one has to look at their own situation and decide what might work best for themselves.For some it might work out,for others it might not be worth all the extra hassle.
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