The United States federal government allocates a staggering $38 billion annually to prop up the meat and dairy industries. These subsidies significantly reduce the price of meat products, including hamburgers. Research from 2015 reveals that these subsidies slash the price of a pound of hamburger meat from $30 to the $5 we see today
How much does half a cow cost where you live? I was thinking of investing in a good freezer this year and possibly going that route. Just not sure what to expect yet.