The Rural Voice, 2019-08, Page 45quality during freezer storage.
Since the beef is not government
inspected, regulations state it must
stay on the premises where
slaughtered, consumed by the
producer and their immediate family,
and cannot be sold, donated or
transported.
Wall charges 50 cents per
kilometre of mileage, a flat $100 fee
for slaughter and 70 cents per pound
of dressed beef. In ballpark terms, a
local milking cow may run around
$600, while a larger beef animal
further away $900 to $1,000. Based
five minutes south of Milverton,
Wall’s standard area of operations
includes all of southern Ontario,
within a three-hour radius.
The work is strenuous and
physical.
“It’s a lot of hours a day on my
feet working with my hands,” says
Wall, who nevertheless thoroughly
enjoys the changeable settings his
chosen vocation provides. Outgoing
by nature, he also appreciates
interaction with clients. “It’s a little
bit of everything, lots of hard work,
some variety and a lot of interesting
people and places.”
The majority of his work is repeat
customers. That sector, combined
with new clientele offers the
potential for expansion at some point.
“Not in the near future,” said
Wall. “I’m busy, but content for the
time-being as a one-person
operation.”
The mobile nature of his
operation, both in terms of customer
need and physical location, is not for
everyone, but Wall has no regrets
about life outside a standard ‘9-5.’
“Not really, I’m happy with the
way this has been working out.”
Wall’s work ethic,
professionalism and willingness to
take a risk has turned AA Cuts
Mobile Butchery into a successful
business venture, which is working
out for his bottom line. Well beyond
that, it’s a venture he finds personal
satisfaction in through customer
satisfaction: dedicated farmers who
enjoy their chosen lifestyle
discouraged at the thought of a good
animal going to waste.
“I can take that situation, turn it
around and fill their freezer with food
for their family.” ◊
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