Nebraska Association of Meat Processors

08/09/2026

All current NAMP Processor members, please check your EMAIL for a survey request! 📧Thank you in advance for your help with our project of building a great & USEFUL directory. 😁

07/25/2026

The summer board meeting is off to a great start! Jesse, Seth, & Jordan just birdied the FIRST hole! ⛳️🏌️‍♀️

07/17/2026

🛎️ Calling all Nebraska PROCESSORS 🛎️
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07/11/2026

Congratulations to the Nebraska winners of American Association of Meat Processors’s Cured Meats Awards! 🙌🏆

06/25/2026

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln & Jordan 'Stan' Wicks are at it again!! Education on demand, what a fantastic idea for the busy pace of life!

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Extension are proud to host Prime Education: Introductory to Meat Processing and Butchery, an online training program delivering industry- and regulatory-aligned fundamentals in meat processing. Through modular coursework, Prime Education addresses core areas including safety in meat processing operations, proper use of processing equipment, inspection and sanitation requirements, humane harvest practices, fresh meat fabrication and cutting, principles of further processed meats, and packaging and labeling fundamentals.

Prime Education is well-suited for individuals entering the meat industry, those seeking to expand or reinforce their understanding of meat processing, as well as lifelong learners with an interest in the field. The program also offers customizable group training options for companies, university meat science programs, and agricultural education classrooms, with flexible scheduling, defined enrollment periods, and content alignment to meet specific educational or workforce development needs.

The cost is $50 per person, and enrollment is open year-round—start anytime and learn at your own pace.

For more information: https://animalscience.unl.edu/prime-education/

06/04/2026

Thank you to the American Association of Meat Processors - we can’t say this any better. 😎

The USDA has released its Small Processors Action Plan, a set of actions to better support small and very small meat and poultry processing plants, improve customer service, and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining strong food safety protections for consumers.

You can download the PDF here:https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/small-processors-action-plan.pdf

Much of the information in the action plan, such as the details of Phase Four of the MPPEP Grants and improvements to the AskFSIS service, has been previously released. This plan, though, shows that leadership in USDA and FSIS appreciates the value of the small and very small processor, particularly in today's highly concentrated meat industry. They have listened to our concerns when we have communicated with them and have sought feedback from our side of the industry. We appreciate their attention and look forward to continuing those conversations.

The small, independent meat and poultry processors are essential to the viability of a food supply chain that isn't dependent on a handful of huge corporations. Our goal at AAMP is to foster an environment where small and mid-sized meat and poultry companies can thrive moving forward. Let's all work together and make this vision a reality!

More information about the Action Plan is available here: https://aamp.com/news/728613/USDA-Rolls-Out-Small-Processors-Action-Plan.htm

05/11/2026

Scroll on over to www.NAMPonline.com and check out the video from convention!
A fun time was had by all!😁

04/09/2026

🤓Have you been on the fence about coming to convention?? If so, take 3 minutes & READ THIS! Jordan 'Stan' Wicks gives a great perspective on the IMPORTANCE of dedicating time in a busy schedule for convention attendance. 🤓

The Nebraska Association of Meat Processors recently wrapped up their annual state convention in Lincoln, NE.  As the busy week drew to a close, I

03/31/2026

Our next round it congratulations goes out to H’s Custom Cuts in Wheatland, WY for winning the Taste of Nebraska (a People’s Choice Award) for their Candied Jalapeño Jerky!