Processor Assistance Program News Today

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has selected 76 meat processing facilities to receive grants from the Independent Processor Assistance Program.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will continue efforts to support the state’s small- and medium-sized meat processors with a second round of grant funding through the Independent Processor Assistance Program.

Additional funds of approximately $5.1 million to be granted for improving, expanding meat processing in state.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a second round of grant funding to support small- and medium-sized meat processors through the Independent Processor Assistance Program (IPAP).

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will accept grant applications between Jan. 16 and Feb. 16.

Additional funds of approximately $5.1 million to be granted for improving, expanding meat processing in state.

About $5 million in grant funding is poised to be distributed this coming year to small Nebraska meat processors.

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