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Food-security grant helps Utah producers buy processing equipment, speakers say
Summary
Speakers at a public meeting described a 75%/25% food-security grant that helped at least one local producer buy processing equipment to turn Utah pork and other products into consumer-ready items, and urged continued funding to sustain small farmers.
A food-security grant that covers 75% of eligible costs with a 25% match has helped local producers expand in-state processing capacity, speakers told a public meeting.
According to the people who spoke, the program allows farmers and small processors — from meat to fruits and vegetables — to acquire equipment they otherwise could not afford. "The food security grant was something I'm extremely proud of. It's a 75% grant, 25% match," said Speaker 4 (staff member), who described the program's eligibility and purpose.
The program's backers said it can be applied to any size of farm that wants to process more product in the state. "If they need a piece of equipment that will allow them to do more, that…
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