Biden-Harris Administration Invests $59 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural Economies
21 Feb 2023
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $59 million across the country (PDF, 153 KB) to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers and create jobs in rural areas.
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