This short course takes a comprehensive approach to understanding meat snacks, focusing on jerky, bars, and snack sticks. Participants will learn about the science, safety, and production behind this category of products from a group of nationally and internationally recognized authorities in their fields.
- Meat Snacks Short Course will return in 2027.
The University of Wisconsin Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery Extension and the Meat Safety and Inspection Bureau of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are co-sponsoring seminars for Wisconsin meat processors on Environmental Sampling Programs. The seminars cover what environmental sampling programs are, how to create an effective program, and how to administer a program for controlling spoilage and pathogenic bacteria in your plant to ensure the safety of your products.
- Registration is OPEN
- Please select the date you would like to attend from the Event list.
- There is no charge to attend one of these seminars but it is required you pre-register. Seminars will be held 12:30-5:00pm and there are 3 dates and locations to choose from:
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- Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Haen Meat Packing, Kaukauna, WI
- Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Sorgs Farm Packing, Darien, WI
- Wednesday April 1, 2026 at Crescent Meats, Cadott, WI
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- There is no charge to attend one of these seminars but it is required you pre-register. Seminars will be held 12:30-5:00pm and there are 3 dates and locations to choose from:
- Please select the date you would like to attend from the Event list.