Small Ruminant Field Day - Meat Processing and Marketing Workshop

Lincoln University Small Ruminant Program

Small Ruminant Practical Course

October 23, 2026 • 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Meat Processing and Marketing Workshop

Join us on Friday October 23rd from 8:00am-3:30pm at George Washington Carver Farm for an opportunity to learn about sheep and goat meat processing, regulations, and marketing strategies.

There will be presentations throughout the day on Missouri state regulations for meat processing from the Missouri Department of Agriculture, value added sheep and goat products, increasing profitability, and aligning breeding with the best marketing season. 

Engage in the meat cutting demonstration with hands on activities to learn how a carcass is broken down, the variety of cuts available, and anatomically where products come from.

Take advantage of our open panel discussion on Navigating Modern Market Entry Strategies to get answers to your burning questions regarding meat processing, rules and regulations, what classifies as cottage foods, marketing pathways, and insight from a meat processor who also raises livestock.

This event is free to attend. Lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there!

This project was made possible by funding from NCR SARE grant.

Agenda

8:00–8:20 a.m.
Registration, welcome and snacks

8:20–9:10 a.m.
Missouri state rules and regulations for meat processing

9:10–10:10 a.m.
Navigating modern market entry strategies

10:10–10:20 a.m.
Break

10:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Small ruminant carcass cutting demonstration

12:30–1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn with Chris Boeckman

1:30–2:00 p.m.
Adding value to sheep and goat meat products

2:00–2:40 p.m.
Pathways to increasing profitability for small ruminant farmers

2:40–3:20 p.m.
Aligning goat and sheep breeding with the best market time

3:20 p.m.
Closing and program evaluations

Register here: https://pears.io/events/luce/10227/ 

For More Information, Contact:

Mohan Acharya, Ph.D.
acharyam@lincolnu.edu
573-681-5566

Location:

George Washington Carver Farm
3804 Bald Hill Road
Jefferson City, MO

SARE — Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Lincoln University is an equal-opportunity employer and provider. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for people with disabilities and special needs. To make arrangements, please contact Dr. Mohan Acharya at acharyam@lincolnu.edu.