My first trip to the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors was a bit colder than I would have liked, but it was a memorable one. Not only did I get to sneak in a Brewers-Cubs game at Miller Park, but I also was able to take part in an educational and entertaining convention. I’ve been to a couple of state conventions now, and I would highly recommend them for any small processors looking to make friends in the industry or learn some good tips and tricks.
During a bit of free time, I drove out to the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison to see the state of the new meat lab that’s under construction. As you can see from the photo, it’s missing a few key features (walls, for example), but the size of the building is quite impressive. Dr. Jeff Sindelar of UW-Madison spoke about the progress being made and the features of the new lab, and it sounds like Wisconsin will have a world-class facility when it’s officially opened.