High school aged youth who have a pork industry, meats, and/or culinary interest can apply for the 3rd Nebraska Youth Pork Conference, “Makin’ Bacon … and a WHOLE Lot More!” to take place at the University of Nebraska Animal Science Department. The conference will be conducted Wed., May 30 (start ~ 1 pm) through Friday, June 1 (end ~ noon). This program is geared toward high school aged youth, 16 years of age or older. Students who will be graduating in 2018 are welcome and encouraged to join us!
Students will grade pork carcasses, fabricate pork carcasses into wholesale and retail cuts, and exercise basic culinary methods on a variety of different pork products. In addition, youth will learn about value enhancement and processed meats, and food safety. They’ll learn about production technology, industry issues, and how to advocate for their industry. Intermixed throughout, youth will participate in fun and engaging life skills activities, and they will interact with industry leaders.
Youth will get all of this, and there is NO COST to participate! Other than the youth’s transportation to and from Lincoln, all other costs including lodging, meals, and conference materials are covered! It’s a really good deal, but we are limited to 32 youth.
Visit the website http://www.nepork.org/makin-bacon-whole-lot/ and read more about the program and to apply online. Online applications (including a reference letter) are due Friday, April 13.
The flyer is avaiable at: 2018 Nebraska Pork Youth Confernece
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