Describe the Issue or Situation.

The University of Maine does not have a meats lab or a meat science program.  I continue to with with Dr. Colt Knight to provide meat science extension programing as well as extension education.  The UMaine Meat Cutting School is the main collaborative extension program we offer in Orno.  Furthermore, while I'm there I meet with meat processors upon request.    

Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).

The UMaine Meat Cutting School allows clients to fabricate pork and lamb carcasses in their food pilot plant as well as they tour a local meat processor.   

Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.

Twenty-five clients from three states attended the 2025 UMaine Meat Cutting School.  The clients consisted of homesteaders, meat processors, and farmers.

Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.