#2 - Meat Business Fundamentals - Processing Primer for the Producer

Educators: David Zarling, NMPAN/Northwoods Group, Olivia Tincani, Olivia Tincani & Co
The processor relationship is perhaps the most fundamental one in the pathway from successful ranch, animal and range management to meat product in the hand of happy and healthy meat customers. In this foundational, bare bones course we cover all the basics and some nuances of the middle supply chain elements of a meat business: everything that happens from the mome​nt of harvest until it leaves your hands as sellable product. ​ Topics will include the differences between USDA, state and custom exempt regulations; where to process based on where you’d like to sell; cut sheets and processing decisions; soft skills necessary for a successful processor relationship; harvest timing and tracking.