USDA increases funding to reimburse states for food safety inspections
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced she will exercise the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) authority to provide a funding increase of $14.5 million in reimbursements to states for meat and poultry inspection programs.
The USDA explains without this funding, states may not have the resources to continue their own inspection programs to ensure products are safe.
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Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA, explained state meat and poultry inspection programs are vital to maintaining a safe and resilient food system, especially for small and medium-sized producers and processors. McKinney says he applauds the USDA for providing an additional $14.54 million to increase the reimbursement rate for a 'critical state cooperative agreement' in this fiscal year.
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McKinney notes in recent years, the USDA has been providing states with significantly less funding, which has affected states' abilities to provide inspection services. Increasing the reimbursement rate for states participating in this cooperative agreement ensures that more efficient processing options for local livestock producers remain in operation, especially for smaller farms.
According to McKinney, he is encouraged that President Trump's budget included a similar funding request for state meat and poultry inspection programs. McKinney says this investment will help safeguard consumers, support farmers and ensure that state-inspected meat and poultry continue to reach American dinner tables efficiently and safely.
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