Organic Red Meat Processing Webinar for Transitioning Producers
On Feb. 11, 2025, noon-1 p.m. CST, explore the essential components of organic red meat processing tailored for those interested in entering the certified organic meat market during S.D. Specialty Producers TOPP webinar.
Gain insights into USDA National Organic Program (NOP) regulations and learn how to maintain compliance while optimizing product quality and sustainability.
Topics will include:
- Introduction to organic certification requirements for red meat processing.
- Understanding basic strategies for maintaining organic integrity from farm to processing plant.
- Applying best practices for packaging and labeling meat products with the USDA certified organic claim.
- Exploring consumer expectations for organic red meat.
Led by an experienced organic meat processor and certification expert, this interactive session will include a case study with Sturgis Meats and opportunities to discuss key topics. Participants will leave equipped with a better understanding of processing organic red meat and the criteria for marketing red meat as certified organic.
Farmers, processors, butchers, and industry stakeholders looking to deepen their knowledge of organic red meat processing, certified organic marketing claims, and building compliance are encouraged to participate.
Register HereThis program is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).