USDA and Arkansas Sign Cooperative Agreement for State Meat Inspection Program

October 12, 2022 USDA FSIS

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.

Food Safety Seminar Featuring Speakers from FSIS, USDA, North America Meat Institute

October 4, 2022 The Bellinger Foundation

The Bellinger Foundation announced its Food Safety Seminar on Saturday, October 15, to be held in conjunction with the Weekend Celebration of a Living Legend: Dr. Gary Smith, a preeminent professor, mentor, researcher, meat judge/coach, and innovator in the meat industry. 

Elevated Foods Receives $20M in USDA Funding to Transform US Produce Industry

October 4, 2022 Elevated Foods

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program has announced a groundbreaking $20 million investment in Elevated Foods, providing an incredible accelerant for achieving its vision to elevate the nation’s food system.

USDA Seeks Input on New Grant Program to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Reduce Irregular Migration, and Improve Labor Protections for Farmworkers

September 26, 2022 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is gathering input to help shape a recently announced planned grant program focused on improving the resiliency of our food and agricultural supply chain by addressing labor shortages in agriculture, reducing irregular migration through increased use of legal pathways, and improving labor protections for farmworkers.

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Will Receive Up to $50M From USDA for Climate Initiative

September 22, 2022 Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, today celebrated an announcement that it will receive up to $50 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a broad climate-smart initiative.