July 9th, 2021.
“USDA Announces $500 Million for Expanded Meat & Poultry Processing Capacity as Part of Efforts to Increase Competition, Level the Playing Field for Family Farmers and Ranchers, and Build a Better Food System” –
“Specifically, USDA announced its intent to invest $500 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expand meat and poultry processing capacity so that farmers, ranchers, and consumers have more choices in the marketplace.” – USDA Media Press Release, Council Bluffs, I.A., July 9, 2021
To read more go to: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/07/09/usda-announces-500-million-expanded-meat-poultry-processing
To comment on the July 9th request for information go to: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Meat%20Processing%20RFI.pdf
