Meat Mastery Training 2026

Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center will offer its intensive five-week Meat Mastery Training in 2026, continuing efforts to build a skilled workforce for the meat-processing industry.

This hands-on program provides participants with multi-species training in live-animal handling, slaughter, fabrication and value-added product development, along with four industry-recognized food-safety certifications: HACCP, Sanitation, Food Defense and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Participants gain real-world experience through on-site training, expert instruction, and exposure to commercial processing operations. The program is open to individuals from Oklahoma and beyond who want to become proficient in meat harvesting and processing—whether entering the field or advancing within it.

Who should attend?
Aspiring and current meat-processing professionals, processors seeking employee training, and individuals interested in technical workforce development.

Call Karen Smith at 405-744-6277 with questions.