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$115M in federal grants will give a boost to smaller meat processors in 17 states
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks during a meeting with farmers, meat processors and business owners, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Smaller meat and poultry operators in 17 states will receive $115 million in grants, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
DES MOINES, Iowa — Smaller meat and poultry operators in 17 states will receive $115 million in grants, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday, as the agency continues efforts to shift a decadeslong trend on consolidation in food production.
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