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WASHINGTON — Today, June 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing details of a framework to transform the food system to benefit consumers, producers and rural communities by providing more options, increasing access, and…

The USDA unveiled its Food System Transformation framework, a cohesive view of new federal programs to boost the food supply chain.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new $300 million program to help farmers transition into organic agricultural production.

"To help our nation thrive in the wake of the pandemic, we need rural communities filled with jobs, businesses, good housing and opportunities for growth," Colleen Landkamer writes. "That is where small and midsize meat processors can help uplift rural economies."

"To help our nation thrive in the wake of the pandemic, we need rural communities filled with jobs, businesses, good housing and opportunities for growth," Colleen Landkamer writes. "That is where small and midsize meat processors can help uplift rural economies."

The pandemic amplified the need for small, local meat lockers and a trained workforce.

Business news from Richland County and Ohio.

Amidst the ongoing challenges of the supply chain and food industries, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a leg up for the meat and poultry sectors as it has announced the launch of the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance Program (MPPTA). Through the program, the USDA will offer technical assistance to meat and poultry grant applicants

USDA Releasing More Help to Expand Processing Capacity