USDA announced that Nevada has met the agency’s rigorous “at least equal to” food safety standard and will be joining the State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. Nevada’s participation expands local inspection capacity, food safety oversight, and boosts market access for small and very small producers. “The Nevada State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program will significantly expand our local meat processing capacity, strengthen the supply chain, bolster Nevada’s agriculture economy, and ensure greater access to locally-produced food,” said Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo. “This initiative was a priority in my first term, and I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of the program and enjoying our Nevada-raised meat products.” Nevada becomes the 30th state with an approved MPI program, which supports more than 1,500 small processors nationwide with the benefit of state inspection. The Food Safety and Inspection Service will work with stakeholders to ensure a smooth program implementation.
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