The USDA has awarded $32 million dollars to meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to expand capacity and strengthen the U.S. food supply chain.
The grants, which were awarded to 167 facilities across the country including will help cover costs for improvements and serve more customers in more markets.
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the investments will help processors recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, pursue new market opportunities, and meet consumer and producer demand.
