Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many across the country have looked at what it would take to get meat supplies from those closer to home. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) actually has programs that can help small-scale meat processors.
USDA’s Undersecretary for Food Safety, Mindy Brashears, says the pandemic has underscored the importance of food safety.