Poultry 201

Date(s): Nov 3, 2026 - Nov 5, 2026

Location: Des Moines, IA

Poultry 201 is an in-depth workshop that covers all aspects of marination and batter and breading systems for poultry products. Topics will include meat chemistry, functional ingredients used, marination methods, cooking methods and equipment use/maintenance.
Daily Schedule:
Day 1: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Day 2: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Day 3: 8:00am -12:00pm
Program Schedule:
Day 1:
Classroom Sessions:
Welcome and Introductions
Poultry Further Processing Industry
Protein Functionality/ Quality
Ingredients: Water, Salt, Phosphates, Natural Ingredients, Starches, etc.
Marination
Laboratory Sessions:
Marination
Ingredient Demo
Day 2
Classroom Sessions:
Batter and Breading/Coatings
Spices and Flavorings
Equipment: Portioning, Coating, Sausage
Laboratory Sessions:
Portioning Demonstration
Sausage
Batter and Breading Lab
Multi-drum breader
Day 3
Classroom Sessions:
Antimicrobials as ingredients
Heating Technology
Food Safety
Discussion
Final detailed agenda will be provided at the workshop.
Cancellation Policy:
To be eligible for a refund of event registration fees, requests must be received in writing. Registrants who cancel POULTRY 201 reservations prior to two weeks before the conference will have their registration fees refunded less a $75 cancellation fee. Cancellations after the two-week point will not be refunded.
The American Meat Science Association reserves the right to deny admission to anyone whom the Association believes will disrupt the event or hinder the learning experience. This decision will be based in part upon the individual’s history and/or the history of the organization with whom the person is affiliated.