USDA is investing another $89 million to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors across the nation, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced at the National Farmers Union convention, being held this week in San Francisco. The funding supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s action plan for a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain, which dedicates resources to expand independent processing capacity.
“Under President Biden’s leadership, USDA is laser-focused on standing up for America’s farmers and ranchers by…
