Event Details
Date
December 9, 2020
Time
12:00 - 1:30pm
Location
Online Webinar
Cost
This event is free.
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops ProgramThinking of Starting a Red Meat Packing Plant in NYS?
December 9, 2020
Thinking of Starting a Red Meat Packing Plant in NYS?
Wed, Dec 9, 2020, 12:00 - 1:30pm
2020 has been a challenging year for livestock farmers and red meat packers in NY. With many packers already booked solidly for 2021, livestock farmers are feeling panicked about how to get their animals harvested in a timely way. This has driven unprecedented interest in opening new slaughterhouse facilities in the state. But anyone who doesn't already have a strong background and expertise in the industry faces a steep learning curve, with high risk and a large investment of money.
This free webinar will lay out some of the primary considerations for opening a red meat slaughter and processing facility, from infrastructure to regulations and from labor to financing. Presenter Marty Broccoli of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oneida County has 40 years of experience in the meat packing industry, and provides technical assistance for new plants in NY. Keith Schrader is a long-time beef farmer who owns Schrader Farms Meat Market, a USDA slaughterhouse in Romulus, NY. Both will share key tips and lessons learned, with ample time for Q&A.
Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension's Livestock Program Work Team.
Register in advance for this free session at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscuCurTooGdzjJoqiKYAEGaEUq3KWZOo1
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This meeting will be recorded. If you're not able to make the meeting and would like to have the recording link sent directly to your inbox, please register for the event.
This meeting will be recorded. If you're not able to make the meeting and would like to have the recording link sent directly to your inbox, please register for the event.
