The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN), a Cooperative Extension program housed at Oregon State University, works on a national and international scale to strengthen the niche meat supply chain. Since 2008, NMPAN has built a worldwide community of people and organizations dedicated to helping small meat processors thrive.
This year, NMPAN celebrates 10 years of service and work toward achieving their vision of a stable base of profitable and nimble small- and mid-sized processors who are essential to bringing sustainably- and humanely-raised meat and poultry to local and regional markets. As part of their 10 year anniversary, NMPAN conducted an extensive evaluation of their impacts to date and the future of their work.