Due to current laws since the repeal of COOL (country of origin labeling) in 2015, beef and pork that is imported from other countries and processed here can be labeled "product of USA".  So where is that cheaper meat at the store really from? What safety and environmental standards was it produced under? As a consumer, buying industrially-processed beef means you have no control over these uncertainties. By purchasing local beef, you ensure that the meat you and your family enjoy is raised locally using all-natural, healthy processes.