Upcoming Courses
Jul 13, 2026-Jul 17, 2026
Sausage and Processed Meats Short Course
From fresh sausage to specialty meats, gain hands-on experience and expert guidance at Iowa State’s flagship short course.
Aug 11, 2026-Aug 13, 2026
Food Safety and Meat Microbiology School
Advance Your Expertise with Hands‑On Food Safety and Meat Microbiology Education
Sep 8, 2026-Sep 10, 2026
Fresh Beef Processing Short Course – Fall
Deepen your beef processing expertise through hands-on learning, expert instruction, and cutting-edge demos at Iowa State.
Sep 22, 2026-Sep 24, 2026
Basic Meat Processing Workshop
Registration open July 14, 2026 through September 8, 2026!
Sep 29, 2026-Oct 1, 2026
HACCP Certificate Training (MSU)
Need a certified HACCP professional? Register for MSU Extension’s accredited, hands‑on HACCP training.
Oct 6, 2026-Oct 8, 2026
ISU HACCP Workshop – Fall
Learn HACCP fundamentals and earn certification through hands-on planning and USDA-aligned training in Ames.
Upcoming Events
Jul 8, 2026 12:00 pm
Market Information for Small Meat and Poultry Processors
USDA webinar shows small processors how to use free AMS market data for pricing and planning
Jul 9, 2026-Jul 11, 2026
87th American Convention of Meat Processors and Suppliers’ Exhibition
Make plans to attend our 2026 Convention. Scroll down to discover more about the convention schedule and reserve your hotel room. Convention registration will open very soon!
Jul 22, 2026-Jul 25, 2026
SMA 70th Annual Convention & Suppliers’ Showcase
Celebrate 70 years of SMA with a Fiesta‑themed convention packed with industry insights, supplier connections, fundraising, and family‑friendly fun on the Texas coast.