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USDA to grant $150M to expand meat, poultry processing

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $215 million in grants and other support to enhance the U.S. food supply chain.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide US$150 million in grant money for projects to expand meat and poultry processing capacity, facilities and equipment, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on February 24 during the USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum.

Applications are being accepted for US$25 million grants that can be used for construction, expansion of additional capacity and equipping additional capacity, Vilsack said during the virtual event. Applications are due April 11.

“We’re excited about this opportunity,” he said. “We’re looking for projects that will also benefit small-size farming operations, looking for operations that will help new and beginning farmers, applications that may focus on veteran-owned farming operations and other historically underserved producers. We want to make sure that everyone is able to participate in this new opportunity.”