Master Meat Crafter Training Program

• Program Announcement

Starting this year, a newly developed meat processing accreditation program will begin at the University of Wisconsin Meat Science Laboratory.  Acceptance into this program will be based upon quality and content of required master meat crafter training program application.  Applicants with at least 5 years owning, operating, or employment in meat processing facility will be viewed favorably.  Each application will be carefully reviewed and no guarantee of acceptance will be made.  Applicants accepted into program will be notified by an official acceptance letter. Each applicant will need to have taken an accredited HACCP course and earned a completion certificate in the principles of HACCP before meat crafter accreditation.  The program is limited to 35 participants.  The program will include 4 parts with successful completion over a 2-2.5 year time span.  Part 1: Attending 6-two day short courses on meat science topics.  Part 2: Successful completion of at least 4 homework assignments.  Part 3: Development of a mentorship program in your facility. Part 4: Completion of an in-plant research project.  Culmination of this program will take place by a 1 day graduation ceremony and awarding of Master Meat Crafter accreditation.  Costs of entire program are $3,000 (WI meat plants) or $5000 (non-WI plants) which can be paid over two years with quarterly installments of $375 and $625, respectively.  The application deadline for the next class (starting in 2012) is January 15, 2012.

• Program Details

• Application Form (Sign up now for new class beginning in 2012!)

• Required Workshops (**=incidates only open to Master Meat Crafter Participants)
  • Wisconsin Meat Processing School: March 16-17, 2010
  • Fresh Meats School: June 1-2, 2010**
  • Food Safety & Meat Microbiology School: August 25-27, 2010
  • Curing School: January 4-5, 2011**
  • Cooked & Emulsified Sausage School: May 17-18, 2011**
  • Dry & Semi-Dry Sausage School: August 30-31, 2011**