KANSAS CITY, MO. - Smaller meat processors are always looking for essential resources to improve their practices to provide a quality product to their community.
That’s where the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN) comes into play.
Rebecca Thistlethwaite, director of the program, recently launched the Meat Processor Academy. This is a self-paced course designed to provide content on topics related to business, finances and operational aspects of meat processing to smaller businesses.
During this episode of the MEAT+POULTRY podcast, Thistlethwaite explains what NMPAN’s Meat Processor Academy offers processing companies.
Thistlethwaite briefly discusses the AAMP convention and how partnering with that association helps spread its message about the program.
Later on, Thistlethwaite details how the Meat Processor Academy benefits small meat processors ready to expand their output.
Finally, Thistlethwaite explains how she got involved with the association, including her background in agriculture.
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