Success StoryThe Butcher Block



The Butcher Block

Author: Gregg Rentfrow

Planning Unit: Animal and Food Sciences

Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The Butcher Block in Muhlenberg County is a new meat processor.  They need help with the daily operations of the business, including how to spot bottlenecks in production.  I traveled to Central City to work with the owner and offer advice on what new technology he could purchase that could increase production.  In addition, we discussed the profitability of purchasing local cattle for processing.  The Butcher Block is brand new, but they should be making a profit soon. 






Stories by Gregg Rentfrow


Pork Processing Workshop

about 5 years ago by Gregg Rentfrow

The University of Kentucky Meat Cutting School offered a Pork Processing Workshop, that 12 participa... Read More


Wildlife Food Safety and Deer Fabrication

about 5 years ago by Gregg Rentfrow

Hunting is a popular past-time with Kentuckians. Most hunters will solely focus on planning the hunt... Read More


Stories by Animal and Food Sciences


Meeting the educational needs of small egg producers

about 5 years ago by Anthony Pescatore

There has been a trend in Kentucky for many nontraditional clientele to have small egg producing flo... Read More


Horse Academy for Chinese Students

about 5 years ago by Fernanda Camargo

The University of Kentucky China Initiatives Office approached me regarding offering a horse program... Read More