USDA Allocates $57 Million to Modernize Meat Processing Facilities Across 40 States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an additional $57 million investment dedicated to expanding independent meat and poultry processing capacity across 40 states. The grant funding, distributed under the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP), is designed to help small and mid-sized processors upgrade fabrication equipment, expand cold storage, and increase daily harvest capacity.Federal agricultural officials emphasized that supporting regional processing infrastructure