Agriculture Deputy Secretary Announces $1.58 Million PA Farm Bill Grants To Help Small Processors
Today, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook announced recipients of $1.58 million in 2022-23 Very Small Meat and Poultry Processors Reimbursement Grants. The grants, awarded to 20 processors in 15 counties, were created under the historic PA Farm Bill in 2019 build small businesses' capacity to meet demand for local foods.
"This crucial grant helps small processors feed local demand," said Cook. "We saw vividly during the pandemic that shorter supply chains not only give customers the local products they crave, but help small...
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