Iowa State University's Small Meat Processors' Working Group Produces Consumer Guide to Whole Animal Buying

A new publication is available for consumers and producers who are interested in learning more about buying and marketing local beef or pork, bringing together useful information into a single resource.

Created by the Iowa State University’s Small Meat Processors’ Working Group, “Beef and Pork Whole Animal Buying Guide” explains buying whole animals or portions buying pork and beef from local producers.

The publication explains both pork and beef cuts, livestock and meat marketing terminology, storage, processing, aging, meat handling and preparation, and meat inspection. It includes color photos of common retail beef and pork cuts.

To download a free PDF or order a print copy, visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/store/ItemDetail.aspx?ProductID=13056. Hardcopies are available in color ($6.50) and B&W ($1) online.

Want more information? See the related SARE grant(s) GNC07-085, Small Meat Lockers Working Group.

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Online Version (Free)

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Project products are developed as part of SARE grants. They are made available with support from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed within project products do not necessarily reflect the view of the SARE program or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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