The appalachian producers cooperative APC will support the regional meat processing industry and support local agricultural producers

Active Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
24LFPPTN1222
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$495,986

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.175 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program
Completion date 69% complete
Place of performance
Tennessee, USA

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Description

As the agency reported it.

APC will open a 16000 square foot usdainspected meat processing facility designed to double the existing regional processing capacity and serve approximately 2500 head of cattle annually. This facility will enable farmers in 26 counties across northeast tennessee and southwest virginia to receive feeforservice processing utilizing a cooperativeowned brand to sell finished cattle and valueadded meat products. The cooperative anticipates establishing at least 30 wholesale accounts providing farmers with access to regional markets including restaurants grocery stores and institutional buyers. Through partnerships with appalachian resource conservation and development council and university of tennessee extension the project aims to improve herd genetics nutrition and husbandry practices among farmers resulting in a substantial increase in the supply of finished cattle.

Quick answers

Who received award 24LFPPTN1222?

24LFPPTN1222 was awarded to Appalachian Producers Cooperative by Agricultural Marketing Service (Department of Agriculture) on September 30, 2024.

How much is award 24LFPPTN1222 worth?

$495,986 has been obligated on 24LFPPTN1222.

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