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April 25 - 27, 2008

Hayes Livestock Center (map)

 & Ramada Inn
State College, PA

 

Friday Workshop: "Basics of Venison Processing & Beef, Too"

Manufacturing Products: processing, spices, equipment, etc.

   Jerky

   Cured rounds

   Snack sticks

   Fermented sausages

Food Safety; Liability

Water Activity; Moisture/Protein

Business: Costs, Pricing

Selling Your Hides

 

Saturday Sessions

Calculating Shelf Life

Micro-Testing: How, When, etc.

Nitrate-free Opportunities

Labeling Claims

 

Sunday: Assessing Your Products’ Quality

Flavor

External & Internal Color

Stuffing Defects

Pumping & Uniformity

Muscle Separation

Texture

Shelf-stable Products

 

Visit with your Suppliers Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

 

 

Call or write for full information. 717-832-1030

 

 

2007 Product Award Winners

 

2008 Processed Products Competition Rules