DENVER — This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a $1 billion plan to curb the nation’s bird flu outbreak to try to lower egg prices.
According to the USDA, the average price of a dozen of eggs in Colorado right now is $8.48. Those costs are quickly adding up for many, including restaurant owners.
When Wendell’s Diner first opened in Denver in 2020, owner Roy Benoit didn’t have to shell out much for eggs…