To supply federal assistance to georgia 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…

The Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service awarded a $290,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Georgia Department of Agriculture on October 1, 2025, to operate a state meat and poultry inspection program ensuring consumer access to safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products. The award funds Georgia's inspection activities under the Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection program (CFDA 10.477), which maintains federal oversight of products entering interstate and international commerce in compliance with the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, Egg Products Inspection Act, and Humane Slaughter Act. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2026, with work performed in Georgia. Under the program's structure, FSIS will conduct a triennial audit of Georgia's inspection standards to validate "at least equal to" determinations, and the recipient must maintain required sanitation and operating standards for plant facilities and equipment. Pending Secretarial approval, Georgia will receive annual renewal offers contingent on maintaining program standards. Complete accounting records remain available to the Comptroller General and authorized USDA representatives.

To supply federal assistance to georgia 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.