Thread regarding Smithfield Foods layoffs

It's tough when a long-standing operation like smithfield's vernon plant, over 90 years, has to close its doors. we're talking about 1,800 jobs lost, a significant impact on families and the community. the rising costs in california clearly presented an insurmountable challenge for a facility processing 700 pigs an hour. it's a stark reminder of the pressures on u.s. food production, even as we champion "made in america." my heart goes out to everyone affected.