Connecting producer to consumer
The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host a webinar at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
Sept. 30, focusing on the different factors and steps to connect goat and sheep producers with consumers.
Discussion will center around the different types of processing and direct marketing, animal ID and record keeping, factors affecting the marketing of sheep/goats, cuts of meat, profit calculators, outlets for direct marketing, and how to tell your story. Farmers, 4-H’ers, ag business professionals who work with farmers, and those interested in goats or sheep are invited to attend.
Dr. Travis Hoffman-Extension Sheep Specialist-U of M/NDSU Extension, Rashed Ferdous-Local Meat Specialist, and a representative from the MN Dept of Ag, Dairy and Meat Inspection Division will be the featured speakers. Additional topics include direct marketing and regulations regarding meat processing – what you can/can’t do, managing costs and customer expectations, and growing specialty meat marketing opportunities in Minnesota.
Pre-registration is required. Please register at z.umn.edu/Goat-
SheepMarketing by 12 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, Sept. 30. The Zoom link will be emailed to you after registration closes. If you are unable to attend the live session, you will receive the recording
via email. Please contact Brenda Postels atpost0060@umn.edu or (320) 203-6063 with any questions.
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