UNL to launch on-campus meat processing facility to boost the industry

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has unveiled plans to develop a state-of-the-art processing plant that will strengthen the meat industry in the region.

Clint Krehbiel with UNL’s Animal Science department said the plant will serve as a processing hub for cattle producers and a prototype for small processors. “We think our best way to grow the industry from the capacity standpoint is with our workforce development where we’re providing our expertise that the existing small processors need in the region.”

The Small Meat Processing Plant of the Future will be a multi-disciplinary center located on East Campus and UNL says it’ll hire and train staff to maintain regular slaughter operations and establish a suite of resources for producers.

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