Six Illinois meat processors will split $1.2 million in federal funds to upgrade and expand their operations.

“These grants are one part of USDA’s Meat and Poultry Supply Chain initiatives and will contribute to our efforts to transform our food system.”

–USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack

 

 

Six Illinois meat processors will split $1.2 million in federal funds to upgrade and expand their operations. The grants are part of a larger $21.9 million awarded Wednesday to 111 projects across 37 states through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program. READ MORE