USDA announces plans to invest $4B in US food supply chain “As it makes investments through th
USDA announces plans to invest $4B in US food supply chain “As it makes investments through this initiative, USDA will also seek to increase transparency and competition with attention to how certain types of conduct in the livestock markets and the meat processing sector have resulted in thinly traded markets and unfair treatment of some farmers, ranchers and small processors,” the agency said. “Among other investments in the food system and food supply chain, Build Back Better will specifically address the shortage of small meat processing facilities across the country as well as the necessary local and regional food system infrastructure needed to support them.” (emphasis added) -- source link
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