PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) - If you have been to the market lately, you’ve likely noticed the high prices for beef aren’t budging. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price for ground beef surged over the past year by around 11%, hitting both area consumers and retailers alike.

Singleton’s General Store , with its cattle statues out front, is a place where you can get just about anything from pet supplies to hunting gear. But it’s the Proctorsville market’s meat department that’s the big draw.

“Meat is phenomenal, can’t beat it,” said Ken Hunt, who is traveling from Connecticut for work. He said Singleton’s sandwiches are the reason he stopped on Wednesday. In the past, he says he never paid much attention to prices, until now. “I watch every penny. You can drop $200 fo

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