Another round of funding announced to increase processing capacity

The USDA has announced more funding to help increase processing capacity. 

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement during the USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum on Thursday.  Vilsack says $150 million can be used for construction, expanding current facilities, and/or equipment. “We’re looking for projects that will also benefit small-sized farming operations, looking for operations that will help new and beginning farmers (and) applications that my focus on veteran-owned farming operations.”

He says workforce issues also need to be addressed, especially with expanding capacity. 

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