Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is providing an extra $14.5 million to states to help fund meat and poultry inspection.
The funds announced Tuesday intend to close a gap for states to ensure that meat and poultry is safe.
“President Trump is committed to ensuring Americans have access to a safe, affordable food supply. Today I exercised my authority to robustly fund state meat and poultry inspection programs to ensure states can continue to partner with USDA to deliver effective and efficient food safety inspection,” Rollins said in a press release.
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Congress authorized $71.6 million for fiscal 2025 to cover a 50% federal match for state meat and poultry inspection programs, but most states received significantly less than that, according to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA, said state inspection is crucial to maintaining resilience of the food system. “This investment helps safeguard consumers, supports farmers, and ensures that state-inspected meat and poultry continue to reach American dinner tables efficiently and safely,” he said.
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