Meats Lab

The meats laboratory is a USDA inspected facility that provides students with hands on experience in meat processing and food safety.

Use of the meats lab is integrated into a number of animal science courses offered by the College of Agriculture. Students are able to gain valuable experience that allows them to understand better what takes place after harvest in order to ensure a quality and safe meat product is delivered to the consumer.

In addition to students participating in formal course work in the meats lab, there are also opportunities for students to gain valuable experiential education by working at the meats lab. Like other units at the University Farm, students have an opportunity to produce USDA inspected products sold to the campus community and public. Working there provides students the opportunity to learn all aspects of the meat processing industry including working with both raw and cooked products.

Currently, the meats lab works with a local restaurant on a niche market, natural beef product. This project provides students with a unique opportunity to see how to develop and market a value-added product.

The Meats Lab is open on Thursdays and Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Products are subject to availability, and all sales are on a first-come, first-served basis.  Sorry, we cannot take orders. 

Current Price List (prices subject to change).

Contact:
Adam Knapp - Staff - 530-898-6028
Patrick Doyle - Faculty - 530-898-6586