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Beef Processing

SUNY Cobleskill · Cobleskill · Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Technologies

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Key facts

When
Nov 21, 2026 to Mar 3, 2027Sat, 9:00 to 11:30 AM
Where and how
In personLibrary Learning Commons, Cobleskill
Time commitment
1 semester115 hours of instruction
Cost
$925, estimatedHelp with cost possible
Who can join
Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
What you get
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About this course

Understand the skill, precision and attention to detail required in Beef Processing-work critically important to food safety and production-with this Beef Processing microcourse. You will learn best practices for beef slaughter, primal fabrication, precision and retail cutting, safety protocols, sanitation practices, and packaging techniques. Successful completion prepares current professionals with specialized, essential skills and is sought-after training for those new to the profession. This is one of four microcourses that comprise the Meat Process and Food Safety microcredential, along with Lamb & Goat Processing, Pork Processing, and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Food Safety. Successful completion prepares you to advance or to immediately apply for meat processing, butchering, or animal production management positions. This microcredential is a non-credit offering, however, the college will award successful completers with academic credit by evaluation (Credit for Prior Learning) should you decide to enroll in one of the related degree programs.

What you'll learn

  • Beef Processing
  • Slaughter
  • Primal Fabrication
  • Precision Cutting
  • Retail Cutting
  • Knife Handling
  • Portion Control
  • Food Safety
  • Food Sanitation

Taught by Bailey Gyford.

What you get

  • Beef Processing Microcredential

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Library Learning Commons, SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY 12043

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Who can join

  • Ages 18 and up
  • No prerequisites or starting level are listed. Ask the campus if you're unsure.

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Deb Pernat, Program Coordinator

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