Nebraska Extension Small Meat Processing Management Training Program

Apply by June 7, 2025 for Nebraska Extension's 2025 Small Meat Processor Management Training Program at https://cap.unl.edu/meatprocessors. Nebraska Extension, UNL's Center for Agricultural Profitability and UNL's Department of Animal Science's Meat Science program will host their 2025 Meat Processing Management Training program for owners, managers, and management-track employees of small meat processing plants, from June-November 2025. The program is centered around a weeklong in-person experience to guide participants in working to ensure a successful and profitable future through understanding their business and future goals while developing a continuous improvement mindset. It also includes two virtual meetings (pre- and post-program) as well as a virtual HACCP certification training. The program aims to help managers build their knowledge of the industry, their employees, financial management, and more. Custom exempt and federally inspected plants are encouraged to apply. Up to two people per plant will be accepted.