FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Laura ZaksNational Sustainable Agriculture Coalitionlzaks@sustainableagriculture.netTel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Welcomes Further Investments in Local Meat Processors Markets Washington, DC, September 20th, 2024 – Yesterday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced further projects from the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. The investments were targeted at small to midsize operations with an emphasis […]
Local meat capacity grant
Release: New Grant Programs Offer Targeted Funding for Food Sovereignty and Local Processing
USDA announced the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program and the Local Meat Capacity Grant Program, aimed towards increasing the resilience of local food systems and investing in indigenous food sovereignty. $50 million will be available for the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat processing grant program, and $75 million for the Local Meat Capacity Grant Program, both with application deadlines on July 19, 2023. … Read More →