I found this article in our local newspaper, and thought it was really unusual. From a small town named Lester there is a turtle farm operated by a family for generations. The farm was originally known as "Irwin Turtle and Fur Co.", and this farm in Northeast AR is still operated by descendants of the founders Charles and Melve Irwin.
Inventory of about 200,000 turtles includes some 50,000 hard-shelled red-eared turtles, 35,000 to 40,000 pounds of softshell turtles, 20,000 pounds of common snappers, 15,000 toy turtles and 40,000-50,000 baby turtles. The turtles are sold by the head or by the pound, depending on what type. Prices range from $2.50 for a baby to more than $135 FOR A SOFTSHELL ADULT. SEEMS SOME OF THE SOFTSHELLS ARE SOLD TO A SEAFOOD RESTAURANT NEAR LOS ANGELES , AND ARE SERVED FOR $50.OO A PLATE. Hard shelled turtles are are shipped to China, where they are used to make clocks, cigarette cases, and dog food.
The Reeces say the turtles are quite smart. He has watched a turtle work to climb a plant, putting enough weight on it to pull it down, then other turtles will munch on it. Evidently, there are a few other turtle operations in the area. When I can, I plan to travel there and visit, take some pictures, and find out about the restaurant in LA. I would like to know how they plate 'em up!
Inventory of about 200,000 turtles includes some 50,000 hard-shelled red-eared turtles, 35,000 to 40,000 pounds of softshell turtles, 20,000 pounds of common snappers, 15,000 toy turtles and 40,000-50,000 baby turtles. The turtles are sold by the head or by the pound, depending on what type. Prices range from $2.50 for a baby to more than $135 FOR A SOFTSHELL ADULT. SEEMS SOME OF THE SOFTSHELLS ARE SOLD TO A SEAFOOD RESTAURANT NEAR LOS ANGELES , AND ARE SERVED FOR $50.OO A PLATE. Hard shelled turtles are are shipped to China, where they are used to make clocks, cigarette cases, and dog food.
The Reeces say the turtles are quite smart. He has watched a turtle work to climb a plant, putting enough weight on it to pull it down, then other turtles will munch on it. Evidently, there are a few other turtle operations in the area. When I can, I plan to travel there and visit, take some pictures, and find out about the restaurant in LA. I would like to know how they plate 'em up!
WHEN I FIND OUT MORE I WILL LET YOU KNOW. IF YOU KNOW, THEN YOU TELL ME!
STEVO
STEVO
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