If you'd like to grow and scale your meat business, then this online meat business training program is designed for you! Over 1,000 people have now taken the Western Meat School, which is a testament to its content, accessibility, and timeliness.
Avoid the common (and pricey) pitfalls and common mistakes by having direct access to the experts.
You’ll learn all the essentials for direct marketing niche meat from experts in production, marketing, processing and pricing and how to sell in multiple market channels.
In addition to all of the course materials (live interactive presentations, recordings, slides, and handouts), you'll also be able to chat and pose questions to your instructors and classmates and you'll have rare access to the entire project team for up to six months after signing up.
PAST STUDENT REVIEW: “I'm a forever champion for this course. The perspectives, insight, and recommendations will help me to refine my thought process and enhance my business model. The networking, even though it was virtual, was outstanding and the resources provided were absolutely wonderful!”
Over eight weeks of lectures, you will learn:
There will also be an optional pre-recorded class on finishing and marketing hogs for those of you that focus on that species. Other bonus content will be provided as well from previous sessions.
PAST STUDENT REVIEW: "I learned that we need to sell the meat, not the steer. Ultimately, customers want to know why the value of our meat doesn't compare to what is purchased at a store. We need to be knowledgeable about the cuts, where they come from and why consumers are into trends. We need to market to those folks. And this course gave me all of that and more. I loved listening to the panels of producers. The boots on the ground is always the best advice to get. Thank you so much!”
Get started for free and learn from some of our guest experts.
Market Your Beef Business and Sell Meat with Social Media
Social media can be a great way to connect with new customers and cultivate loyal customers for your meat business (or other farm products).
Join Dahlia Dill of Chandler Pond Farm from the Northeast Kingdom as she shares what she has learned about best practices using social media to grow your customer base.
How to Boost Revenue and Lower Costs with Online Sales & Logistics
In this round-table webinar, you'll learn how to start with the end in mind and strategically build in your farm to freezer logistics to successfully build and grow your meat business.
Essential LiveStock Practices from Farm to Slaughterhouse
In this webinar, Dr. Ron Gill of Texas A & M AgriLife Extension and Stockmanship & Stewardship will show you the essential tips (and science) to practice that are humane and preserves good meat quality.
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“I greatly enjoyed the Western Meat School. I knew what the topics were but did not realize I would get so much out of it from pricing ideas to production and slaughter. Hearing from other farms and ranches all over the Western US was a huge benefit as they had a variety of experience and knowledge to share. I am ready for Western Meat School 201!”
“I’ve taken other more expensive meat/business classes and personally I felt that what I learned in this course was far more applicable and helpful to what I truly needed, especially for the price. The free resources and knowledgeable speakers helped to deepen my understanding of all aspects of the meat industry. I would definitely be interested in taking more classes like this.”
“The Western Meat School is great for any stage you are at in marketing your animals. As beef producers I felt that the knowledge gained from this class was very helpful to making proper changes in our business to become more profitable and meet the consumer needs at the same time.”
“Being a butcher for over 20 years before I became a producer has given me more insight into the business of meat than the average person. Yet, I learned information about marketing I didn't know and I was also given a different way of looking at breaking down an animal to get more cuts and better yields. I learned more about finishing my animals and I also learned about the live animal handling practices that have been implemented since I was a butcher. All of these items will help me to be more effective, efficient, and hopefully profitable as a producer.”
