To supply federal assistance to south dakota to operate a meat and poultry inspection program in order to assure the consumer an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and…

The Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service awarded a $300,000.06 Cooperative Agreement to the State of South Dakota, operating through its SD Animal Industry Board, on October 1, 2025, to operate a state meat and poultry inspection program ensuring consumers receive safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products.

The award supports South Dakota's operation of state-administered inspection services for intrastate meat and poultry processors, enforcing compliance with federal safety and labeling standards under the Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection program (CFDA 10.477). The funding covers the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with performance in South Dakota.

The Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection program ensures that all meat, poultry, and egg products produced in plants and shipped in commerce are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled. Eligible recipients must operate "at least equal to" programs under CFDA 10.475 and maintain required sanitation and operating standards for inspection facilities and equipment. FSIS conducts triennial audits to validate that state programs remain "at least equal to" federal standards. The SD Animal Industry Board operates as a prime recipient under this cooperative agreement with no sub-recipients.

To supply federal assistance to south dakota to operate a meat and poultry inspection program in order to assure the consumer an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products.