State Launches ‘Butchery Innovation Grant Program’ Through Choose Iowa
February 10, 2025 | 1 min to read
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has unveiled the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program to enhance meat processing capacity in the state. This initiative invites small-scale meat processors and custom lockers to apply for cost-share grants. The program is part of Choose Iowa, an initiative aimed at promoting Iowa's agricultural products, and is managed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Small-scale meat processors, custom lockers encouraged to apply
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program, which aims to expand meat processing capacity within the state. Small-scale meat processors and custom lockers are encouraged to apply for the cost-share grants, as stated in a release from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
This grant is part of Choose Iowa, the state’s branding program designed to identify and promote agricultural products grown, raised, or made in Iowa. The grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
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