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

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded ZK Ranches LLC $200,000 under the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants – Supplemental Funding program (CFDA 10.180) on September 30, 2021 to assist the company with costs associated with obtaining a Federal Grant of Inspection. The Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants program aims to help eligible meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities make necessary improvements and carry out planning activities to obtain a Federal Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act. Based on the place of performance listed for ZK Ranches, the $200,000 in funding will support their efforts to upgrade facilities and processes in Springfield, Tennessee in preparation for a future Federal Grant of Inspection and participation in meat production and sales.

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.