Why There Could Be a Potential Meat Shortage

As at least 22 food processing plants around the United States are closing down due to the pandemic, there is growing concern that America’s meat supply could be in jeopardy. Some supermarkets are showing empty shelves in the meat department, conjuring reminders of the toilet paper panic in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis. But ironically, many farmers are being forced to euthanize animals that were headed for processing plants, undercutting their sense of purpose: feeding Americans.