Training Experience About Meat

Project Director:  Dr. Tanner Machado (tanner.machado@tamuk.edu)

The Workforce TEAM project's goal is to expand the number of individuals willing to work in the meat and poultry industries through extensive mentorship, hands-on and online training/certification, and exposure to meat industry working environments by establishing intercollegiate meat judging programs at community colleges.

For the Students

• Training about economic characteristics of beef, pork and lamb carcasses and wholesale cuts.
• Developing soft skills that are valued by employers.
• Meat industry certifications.
• Competing in Intercollegiate Meat Judging Competitions