Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding called for applications for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill-funded grants aimed at increasing locally produced meat and poultry in the state. Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grants help small businesses start up or expand and meet USDA food safety requirements.
“Consumers want to buy local,” Secretary Redding said. “These grants help small butcher businesses meet demand for high-quality, nutritious proteins they can be assured meet stringent food safety standards. Ultimately, this investment helps shorten our food supply chain, keeping transport costs down and dollars here in Pennsylvania, and growing our producers’ bottom lines.”
Source: pennwatch.org
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