USDA and Arkansas Sign Cooperative Agreement for State Meat Inspection Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the state of Arkansas have finalized a cooperative agreement, under which the state inspection program may inspect meat products produced for shipment within the state. This agreement is part of USDA’s broader commitment to supporting local and regional food systems and a more resilient supply chain. …