Are you a small to mid-size PROCESSOR who works with local or regional producers? Join this workshop with WSU Meat Science Experts!

When: Monday March 25th

9:30am-4pm

Morning Session

• Interactive butchery demo highlighting consumer trends in the NEW WA Meat Up Mobile Butchery Truck!
• Discussion: how do you improve efficiency to increase profitability
• Discussion: what are consumer preferences and why it matters

Afternoon Session

• WSDA Grant & Assistance Opportunities and Regulatory Q&A
• Discussion: how do you communicate with and keep customers
• Discussion: what affects meat quality, yield, and value
• Discussion: does your price reflect your full costs

Where: Sequim High School

601 N Sequim Ave, Sequim, WA

Cost: $25 includes lunch and materials

Limit to 10 participants

Pre-registration is required and you must be a meat processor in order to participate (this is not for the general public). Questions? Contact Sarah Lemon at the WSDA, sarah.lemon@agr.wa.gov or call (206) 743-4169

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who notify us by March 1, 2024 at 206-743-4169. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. 

This program is offered in partnership through Washington State University Extension and Washington State Department of Agriculture with grant funding from USDA NIFA – Western Extension Risk Management Education for Meat and Poultry Processing.