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More Oklahoma City families will enjoy nourishing meals this summer thanks to more than 600 pounds of meat products donated last week to a food bank by members of the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP).

During the pandemic, many independent processors have seen their production demands increase due to changing consumer purchasing patterns as the labor market remains tight. In turn, many smaller processors have added new automated equipment, such as bigger injectors or poly-clip systems, to keep up with production demands. 

Most sausages are made in much the same way: grind, mix, stuff, cook. Braunschweiger, though, is a little different. A type of liver sausage, it requires different ingredients, different processes, and different cooking methods than your standard brat or hot dog.

College students can learn about their prospective careers in a couple of different ways. One is theoretical — attend your classes, pay attention to the lectures, read your materials. One is practical – get an internship or other means of hands-on work, or talk with someone who is industry to learn the realities of the profession.