Governor awards $14 million to bolster Ohio’s meat processing industry Effort funds the construction of new facilities or upgrades at existing facilities. Industry News October 3, 2024 No Comments Funding effort targets 51 Ohio companies involved in the meat harvesting and processing industry across 33 counties.Read More
Minnesota co-op doubles meat processing capacity Meat co-op to serve over 100 new producers. Industry News September 26, 2024 No Comments Perham, Minn.-based Lakes Community Cooperative receives a $530,000 grant to expand its meat processing capacity. Read More
Colorado issues support for small retailers, family farms New tax credit aims to help increase access to healthy groceries in communities across Colorado. Industry News September 26, 2024 No Comments The Colorado government announces a new tax credit for the state's small food retailers, farm-direct operations and small family farms.Read More
USDA announces final awards through landmark meat and poultry processing investment Effort funnels $325 million toward 74 independent meat and poultry processing projects. Industry News September 20, 2024 No Comments Funded projects serve almost 900 additional meat and poultry producers.Read More
USDA, Appalachia region offer over $3M in competitive awards Appalachia Regional Food Business Center accepts applications for its first round of funding through Nov. 1, 2024. Industry News September 11, 2024 No Comments Business Builder subawards support food and farm business development, market access and processing, aggregation and distribution infrastructure. Read More
Grant program quantifies impacts of targeted sheep grazing USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Grant supports up to 150 sheep producers. Industry News September 6, 2024 No Comments Producer enrollment for the Climate-Smart Commodities Grant is now open.Read More
Seaboard Foods awards over $47,000 in educator grants Grant program supports teachers in the five states where Seaboard Foods operates. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Fifty-four educators across five states enhance classroom learning experiences with Educators Lead Tomorrow Grants awarded by Seaboard Foods.Read More
Perdue awards $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity of the North Carolina Sandhills in Aberdeen, N.C., receives a grant from Perdue Farms. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Funding helps Habitat for Humanity build two affordable homes in North Carolina.Read More
USDA, Kansas award $5.6 million to support local food production RFSI fundings supports 49 Kansas projects. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Kansas Department of Agriculture funds 49 projects, including eight infrastructure grants and 41 equipment grants.Read More
Federal funding aims to modernize NOAA Fisheries’ data, infrastructure Funding aims to accelerate data distribution capabilities to meet climate-related mission demands. Industry News August 21, 2024 No Comments Biden-Harris Administration announces more than $34 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding toward grants, cooperative institutes, contracts and federal employment.Read More