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Minn. agriculture commissioner speaks on the state of pork

The region's largest pork processors have shut down after hundreds of workers and their families tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Minnesota pork farmers unable to find processing facilities have begun euthanizing their animals.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with state agriculture commissioner Thom Petersen to learn more about the situation.

Hear the interview on the audio player above.