Western Ag Reporter Podcast

Governor Gianforte Highlights Increased Support for Montana Meat Processors

March 22, 2024
Western Ag Reporter Podcast
Governor Gianforte Highlights Increased Support for Montana Meat Processors
Show Notes

Governor Greg Gianforte (R-MT) visited Central Avenue Meats and highlighted the state’s investments in building a stronger workforce to support the meat processing industry in Montana. “By investing in value-added processing and manufacturing in Montana, our producers are able to keep pace with a transforming agricultural industry, expand their production, and create more good-paying jobs,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Now that we’ve built more butcher shops, it’s time to strengthen investments to build up our workforce and meet the needs of employers.” In 2020, the governor approved American Rescue Plan Act Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program awards with over .3 million awarded...

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