USDA Rural Development grants $127,500 to Fergus County processor
What happened
USDA Rural Development provided grants through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). A processor in Fergus County received a $127,500 grant to purchase equipment. This funding will allow the facility to expand production capacity and produce professionally packaged, retail-ready meat products more efficiently.
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Why it matters
The MPPEP program is designed to encourage competition and sustainable growth within the United States meat processing sector. These investments help strengthen connections between Montana producers and customers seeking locally raised and locally processed meat.
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Who's involved
- Fergus CountyCounty where the grant recipient operates
- USDA Rural DevelopmentAgency providing the grants through the MPPEP program
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The entities involved
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Fergus County
county in Montana, United States
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USDA Rural Development
mission area within the United States Department of Agriculture
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