Meat Science Extension activities are focused on providing industry and consumer training hosted by the Department of Animal Science.
Butcher School Registered Apprenticeship
Butcher School is a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry designed for individuals seeking a career in butchering. The program partners Penn State Extension and meat processors in the state to provide training and employment for participating apprentices. For more information, click here.
Workshops
Poultry Processing 101: A single day in-person workshop focused on poultry slaughter and butchering. For more information, click here.
Venison 101: A single day in-person workshop focused on venison butchering, sausage manufacturing, and seasonings. For more information, click here.
Weekly Penn State Meat Sale
Every Friday during the Spring and Fall Semesters, the Penn State Meat Lab hosts a meat sale from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m . ( or until items are sold out! ). Items for sale include Penn State-made summer sausage, snack sticks and scrapple, and fresh pork, beef, and lamb. The sale is open to the public. For a price list and more information, visit the Penn State Meat Lab .
