To supply federal assistance to nevada 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 totaling $726,000 to the Nevada Department of Agriculture on October 1, 2025, to operate Nevada's intrastate meat and poultry inspection program under the Cooperative Agreements with States for Intrastate Meat and Poultry Inspection program (CFDA 10.475).

The award funds the Nevada Department of Agriculture's operation of a state-level meat and poultry inspection program designed to ensure consumers receive safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products. Nevada's program operates under standards determined to be at least equal to federal standards under the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts, enabling in-state processors to operate under state inspection without requiring federal inspection while maintaining food safety compliance.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Nevada. The cooperative agreement is subject to triennial audit by FSIS to validate that Nevada's inspection standards remain at least equal to federal standards. Renewal is available annually pending Secretary approval. The recipient maintains complete accounting records available to the Comptroller General and authorized USDA representatives.

To supply federal assistance to nevada 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.