As in past years, the focus of the event is education and communication. The sessions begin on July 24. Topics cover issues from the basic, such as “How to Sell Your Business,” given by W. Kent Lutz of the Goering Center for Family & Private Business, to niche activities such as deer processing, given by Dan Glier of Glier’s Meats Inc., Mike Sloan of Swiss Meat & Sausage Company and Rick Reams of RJ’s Meats & Groceries.

On July 25, preventative maintenance will be the subject of discussion lead by Dean Dewig of Dewig Meats and Brett Walton of Mid-Western Research & Supply Inc. Gary Crane of Ralph’s Packing Co. will talk about “tricks of the trade” and give attendees a chance to share production shortcuts, innovations and techniques to save money and improve production.