COLUMBIA, Mo. — Eight Missouri meat processors will receive nearly $3.9 million in federal grants to expand operations, USDA Rural Development announced Nov. 3.
The awards support independent processors through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. USDA says the investments aim to increase competition and strengthen market access for livestock producers.
Wright City Meat & Sausage Company in Warren County will receive $250,000 for equipment, with production expected to rise 55%.
The largest award, $1.7 million, goes to Hertzog’s Premium Beef in Passaic to double capacity. The Center Cut Slaughter and Meat Processing in Farmington receives $906,871, also targeting doubled production.
Other recipients include:
- 2 Creek Butchery in Monett: $229,458.
- Indian Creek Meats in Poplar Bluff: $150,363.
- Powers Farm in Shell Knob: $130,500.
- Garrison Farms Meat Processing in Koshkonong: $249,705.
- Williams Meat Company in Norwood: $228,356.
Projects cover slaughter, refrigeration, packaging and other processing improvements. Expected production increases at those five businesses range from 15% to 50%.
USDA Rural Development administers the program, which has awarded more than $200 million nationwide to independent businesses.
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