The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $200,000 Project Grant to 5R Custom Meats LLC through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants – Supplemental Funding program. This grant will support costs for 5R Custom Meats to make improvements and carry out planning activities necessary to obtain a Federal "Grant of Inspection" under the Federal Meat Inspection Act.
5R Custom Meats opened a new 6,000 square foot meat processing plant in April 2020 in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas. This grant will assist the company as it works to upgrade its facilities and operations to comply with federal inspection standards, allowing it to sell meat products across state lines and increase its customer base. The grant has a performance period of September 30, 2021 through September 30, 2023, providing funds over two years for 5R Custom Meats to complete necessary activities and inspections to qualify for federal inspection designation.