The project abstract will be updated with the information listed in the application in the first amendment of this award

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded $200,000 to The Butcher Shop At Hyde Farms through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants – Supplemental Funding program (CFDA 10.180) to assist with costs associated with obtaining a Federal Grant of Inspection. This federal Project Grant, awarded on September 30, 2021 for a performance period ending September 29, 2024, will support improvements and planning activities necessary for the meat and poultry slaughter and processing facility located in Greenback, TN to secure a Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act. The funding will help the small business cover costs incurred in meeting federal standards to increase inspection readiness and market competitiveness.

This information was not entered into the award at this time due to the fact that award negotiations are continuing after the award issuance and the need to issue the awards before the 10/01/2021 deadline.