How often have you heard someone say, “That is the way we have always done it”? There are a multitude of different things involved in operating a small meat business; product manufacture, food safety, regulatory compliance, packaging, labeling, sanitation, product pricing, accounting… the list seems to go on forever. How is it possible for one person or a small group of people to stay current? While it is not an impossible task, it is certainly not an easy one.
There are many different ways that you can learn about new ways of doing things. Some involve self-directed learning that you can do at your own pace while others are more formalized learning situations. The key point is that you must take the initiative to get involved. Nothing will happen unless you initiate it.