WASHINGTON — A new bill was introduced by US Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Tina Smith (D-Minn) to support localized meat processing operations and give tribal authority over facilities.

Grant opportunities over the last few years have offered high schools in Minnesota a chance to bring meat processing into the classroom. Check out what's happening in one central Minnesota classroom.

In 2022, the shop received a grant from the Oregon Department of Agriculture as part of a state meat inspection program. Processing meat in Oregon can help producers save time and money. The Meating ...