The Clay Center Locker in Clay Center, Kansas received a $200,000 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants – Supplemental Funding program (CFDA 10.180). The funding will support Dieck's, Inc., doing business as Clay Center Locker, to increase production of raw, further processed, and cooked meats. This will aid local livestock producers in marketing their products more broadly through the "farm to fork" movement nationwide. Obtaining a federal grant of inspection versus state inspection will allow the awardee to expand its customer markets beyond Kansas to other states. Installation of advanced protein fabrication technologies and new processing equipment alongside existing lines will boost capacity, efficiency, and product quality. This is expected to enable servicing more customers, creating jobs and opportunities for local and other state producers, while showcasing rural America's products. The funding will also promote the awardee's retail offerings including various ground and cut meats, sausages, bacons, jerky, and snacks.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $200.0k | 9/23/21 |