The Carolina Meat Conference, hosted by NC Choices, is a nationally-recognized event focused on bringing together independent meat producers, processors, James Beard award-winning chefs, scientists and field experts, industry buyers, and allied professionals for cutting edge exchange to promote success in niche meat markets. Hands-on workshops, whole animal butchery demos, and expert sessions combine for [...]
ASAN members Jesie and Matthew Lawrence, who own Marble Creek Farmstead in Sylacauga, have recently purchased a majority share in a USDA Inspected processing facility in Pell City. The facility is currently open and processing swine, beef, goat, and lamb, both under USDA inspection as well as under custom exemption. Matthew and Jesie, along with previous owner Bruce [...]
Anyone who had tried to make arrangements for their livestock to be processed for marketing knows there are numerous options, limited number of facilities, prolonged processing dates, and other challenges. Whether you are interested in having livestock processed for yourself, direct marketing, wholesale or retail, this meeting is for you. Two meetings will be held back-to-back in Morgan [...]
Anyone who had tried to make arrangements for their livestock to be processed for marketing knows there are numerous options, limited number of facilities, prolonged processing dates, and other challenges. Whether you are interested in having livestock processed for yourself, direct marketing, wholesale or retail, this meeting is for you. Two meetings will be held back-to-back in Morgan [...]