U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Arizona State Director Lori Urban announced new funding awarded to two Arizona meat processors under the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) to strengthen local supply chains and expand market opportunities for local ranchers.
“USDA’s MPPEP supports the goals outlines in President Trump’s Executive Order ‘Promoting Fair Competition in Livestock Markets and Expanding Market Access for American Meat Producers,’” said State Director Urban. “The program is part of USDA’s effort to expand markets for ranchers by supporting independently owned processors to increase capacity and improve resiliency across the nation’s meat and poultry supply chain.”
Canaan Mountain Meats, LLC in Colorado City has been awarded $99,529 to upgrade processing equipment to improve efficiency and food safety, and add product lines such as smoked meats, sausage, and edible tallow. These improvements will also help reduce waste disposal costs.
Source : usda.gov