First generation ranchers struggle to stay afloat under weight of inflation: ‘It’s very challenging’ [Video]

Small business owners are struggling to make ends meet as inflation remains painfully high with no relief in sight.

First-generation Idaho cattle ranchers Megan and Trevor Stark have had a “very challenging” time maintaining their enterprise while balancing rising prices and cutting costs to meet their consumer needs.

“[In] the last … year and a half, our costs have actually gone up 75% across the board for livestock, for feed prices, fuel, everything. So it’s gone up a drastic amount. And for us to continue on and to make a living, and expand and go through our entire business plan like we plan on, it’s very challenging,” Megan said on “America Reports” Thursday. 

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