The Wisconsin Farmers Union's 'Winter Meat-ing' series on the challenges and opportunities around meat processing continues on Thursday. The virtual event is free and open to the public from noon to 1:00 p.m.
"There is a strong need for skilled butchers in Wisconsin, especially as the current generation of butchers ages into retirement," said WFU President Darin Von Ruden. "The processors who have taken part in this series have stressed the labor shortage and a need for skilled workers. This upcoming session will share some educational opportunities and innovative approaches to addressing that labor gap."
Attendees will also learn about scholarship opportunities for an upcoming Meat Processing Boot Camp and a Meat Processing Internship available through WFU.
The WFU Meat-ings kicked off in November and have covered farmer and processor perspectives, mobile and on-farm processing, proposed policy, cooperatives, and community solutions. The series will conclude April 8 with a final session on Creative Marketing Approaches.
For more information or to watch the program, go to: www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com/processing
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