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Is Wholesale Meat Sales Right For Your Business?
For anyone interested in a wholesale-scale operation, here’s a detailed look at wholesale market channels and how to get started in a retail channel.
Processing
How Stress Affects Water Holding Capacity
Abnormal levels of stress in animals before processing can lead to lower carcass yields and lower quality in the meat cuts.
Processing
Managing Water Holding Capacity (WHC)
Learn how pH levels and WHC are affected by how carcasses are stored, how quickly they are processed into sellable products, the processing approach, type of packaging and cooking styles.
Latest Courses
Feb 1, 2025-Mar 1, 2026
Meat Processor Academy Mastermind Program
The Meat Processor Academy Mastermind Program is a "all-hands-on-deck" immersive experience that is guaranteed to take your business to the next level.
Apr 3, 2025-Apr 4, 2025
Building a Humane Handling Program for Your Facility
Trainees will leave this workshop with a complete humane handling plan, including digital and printed documents specific to their slaughter establishment that are ready to use.
Apr 8, 2025-Apr 10, 2025
Iowa State University Dry and Semi-Dry Sausage Short Course
With a focus on the technology of dry and semi-dry sausage processing, short course topics range from lectures on basic meat science to demonstrations of processing techniques.
Latest Events
Apr 3, 2025-Apr 5, 2025
2025 South Dakota Association of Meat Processors Convention
Reserve your spot now for the Annual SDAMP Convention!
Apr 9, 2025-Apr 11, 2025
Black Belt Meat Summit
Registration is now open for the Black Belt Meat Summit, scheduled for April 9–11 in Tuskegee, Alabama!
Apr 9, 2025-Apr 13, 2025
2025 Wisconsin Association of Meat Processor Annual Convention
Reserve your spot now for the Annual WAMP Convention!