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“We haven’t run into consumers who blame farmers and ranchers. Most are very curious, want to know more about it. We talk about how dynamic the food chain is, how so many intricate things are involved from the start of raising an animal to it becoming an edible protein on the plate,” Tomascik said. “Once consumers hear that story, they realize the challenges faced.”
Guess Family Barbecue co-owner Gene Vinnykov said he strives to tailor his prices to Waco tastes and pocketbooks. He secures Guess’ beef from 44 Farms in Central Texas, “which, in our opinion, is the best in the USA.”
Yes, he said, he has raised brisket prices from $24 to $28 a pound.
“Some in this state are…
