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 Cooperative Agreement of $3.282 million to the Georgia Department of Agriculture on October 1, 2025, under the Cooperative Agreements with States for Intrastate Meat and Poultry Inspection program (CFDA 10.475). The award funds Georgia's operation of a state meat and poultry inspection program to ensure consumers receive an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Georgia. The program supports state-run inspection regimes that maintain federal standards while allowing states to control and manage inspection authority directly, enabling small and mid-sized intrastate processors to operate under state oversight without requiring federal inspection. Cooperative agreements under this program are awarded annually and require the recipient to maintain inspection standards at least equal to federal requirements. FSIS conducts audits every three years to validate compliance with the "at least equal to" standard, and states that meet this criterion are invited to renew each fiscal year pending Secretary approval.

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.