Press Releases
ATTENTION! The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program round 2 is now open!
The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) provides grants to help eligible processors expand their processing capacity!
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Proceedings of the 76th RMC
76th Proceedings of the RMC have been officially released and are now accessible online!
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Student Achievements at RMC
Research Competition, Quiz Bowl, Processed Meats, and Iron Chef Results
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Substantial Funding Available for Resource Development
If you are an educator or consultant, take advantage of the funding AMSA is providing as part of the USDA Meat and Poultry Processor Technical Assistance program.
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Fall Meat Judging Dates
Get these dates on your schedule.
Fall Meat Judging Schedule
September 9 - National Barrow Show | Austin, MN
September 23 - Beef Empire Days | Garden City, KS
September 23 - Eastern National | Wyalusing, PA
October 15 - American Royal | Omaha, NE
October 15 - Youth American Royal | Omaha, NE
October 17 - National 4-H | Manhattan, KS
October 29 - Cargill High Plains | Friona, TX
November 12 - International | Dakota City, NE
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Upcoming PORK 101s
PORK 101 is hosted by AMSA and is sponsored by the National Pork Board and Merck Animal Health.
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Recent Media Publications
Food Safety Magazine
Independent Processor
Meatingplace
National Provisioner