MPPTA Technical Support

Actively Engage with MPPTA Network on Social Media

We are launching four new channels of USDA MPPTA social media to increase lines of communication and information with your MPPTA network, including USDA, TAP Providers, MOU’s, and meat and poultry producers.

You are all a valuable part of the USDA MPPTA program that ensures that participants in the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Supply Chain programs and initiatives have access to robust technical assistance (TA).

Briarwood Cattle Farm - a Crucial Link in the Food System

Marvin Frink, a U.S. Army veteran, and his wife established Briarwood Cattle Farm, a first-generation cattle farm. Over time, they have successfully built a healthy herd of 113 Black Angus cattle, as well as raising chickens and hogs in the pasture. Marvin's dedication to the craft led him to continuously educate himself on cattle ranching.