| − | [[Can't stop the vandalism! You can't! Resistance is futile, admins!]] | + | The inspection and grading of [[meat]] and [[poultry]] are two separate programs within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inspection for wholesomeness is mandatory and is paid for out of tax dollars. Grading for quality is voluntary, and the service is requested and paid for by [[meat]] and [[poultry]] producers/processors. |