Recent layoffs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are creating significant difficulties for meat processors. A representative from the Flower Hill Institute noted that remaining USDA staff are shouldering increased workloads. These workforce reductions have impacted the Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Program. The institute continues to aid processors in navigating these new challenges. Many processors previously relied on specific personnel for grant reporting and documentation.
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