North Carolina announces grant recipients for meat processing projects

North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently announced $3.9 million in grants for the expansion of meat processors and other agricultural projects in the state.

The state government confirmed seven of the projects are related to meat production and account for $3.1 million of grants. The projects fall under the NC Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI).

“The goal of NCAMPI is to upgrade and support local processing operations, strengthen the agricultural supply chain and open new channels for North Carolina farmers,” Troxler said. “By increasing our in-state capacity for food processing and agricultural manufacturing, we’re ensuring that more of the value created from our commodities stays here at home, benefiting our farmers and communities.”

The following grant recipients for the meat processing projects include:

Blue Ridge Processing, McDowell County - $451,630

Caudle Meat, Greene County - $189,470

East Coast Solutions, Halifax County - $681,680

Piedmont Custom Meats, Caswell and Randolph counties - $761,810

Stevens Sausage Co., Johnston County - $188,127

Villari Food Group, LLC, Duplin County - $800,000

Windy River Meats, Wilkes County - $78,983