Meet the Young Butcher Keeping Traditional Craft Alive in New Zealand | Local Food Security

In my last video, I explored how butcher shops are disappearing worldwide. But today in Takaka, Golden Bay, I discovered that the traditional craft of butchering isn't dead! Meet Georgie Moleta, a young butcher who's proving that local food systems and traditional skills can thrive in modern times.

🥩 What You'll Learn:
The difference between home kill and retail butchery
Why local butchers offer better meat than supermarkets
How to use the whole animal with minimal waste
The importance of knowing where your meat comes from
Tips for cooking unfamiliar cuts of meat

🎯 Key Takeaways:
Local butchers provide superior quality and traceability
Supporting local food systems strengthens community resilience
Traditional skills like butchery are worth preserving
Whole animal utilization reduces waste and maximizes value

🎥 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction - The Disappearing Butcher Trade
00:50 Meeting Georgie at Her Butcher Shop
02:29 What Meats Does a Local Butcher Sell?
04:51 Why Choose a Butcher Over the Supermarket?
06:02 Knowing Where Your Meat Comes From
08:59 What is Home Kill? (Rural Farming Service)
10:43 Behind the Scenes - The Processing Room
11:01 How to Break Down a Whole Sheep
14:25 Understanding Meat Quality and Pricing
16:42 The Art of Cooking Different Cuts
19:47 Food Security and Local vs Imported Meat
23:51 Competing with Supermarket Prices
26:06 Georgie's Vision for the Future
28:51 Conclusion - Supporting Local Butcher Shops

📍 Location: Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand
🤝 Special thanks to Georgie Moleta for sharing her expertise

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Check out what Georgie is doing!
🌐 https://www.georgiemoletabutcheress.c...
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