AMSA Events

Smithfield Explore

Start Date - Oct 25, 2023
End Date - Oct 27, 2023

Protein industry success is often reliant on our ability to integrate. This student education and training opportunity will have you working alongside industry leaders to solve a current, real-world protein industry problem utilizing the integration of cross-collaborative teams.

Protein industry success is often reliant on our ability to integrate. This student education and training opportunity will have you working alongside industry leaders to solve a current, real-world protein industry problem utilizing the integration of cross-collaborative teams. 

Student Training Education Programs (STEP) provide valuable experiences, opportunities to explore career options, and feedback from those involved in the industry.

Join us for the next EXPLORE at the Innovation Center in Smithfield, VA to experience how our company leverages integrated teams for success.

The 2023 Smithfield EXPLORE will be October 25-27th in Smithfield, VA. The event will include:

  • Tour a Smithfield plant
  • Tour the historic town of Smithfield and discuss our rich meat history
    Simulate current meat industry challenges and how to address them as a team.
  • Directly interact with top Smithfield Leadership from multiple functional areas including food safety and quality, research and development, continuous improvement, and more!
Learn more here!

2024-2025 Schedule of Events

Industry Events
DateEvent
AssociationLocation
Feb 28- Mar 2, 2025Tyson Beyond Freah MeatAMSASpringdale, AR
March 4-5, 2025International Livestock CongressISEF/HLSRHouston, TX
April 10-12, 2025JBS Global IngenuityAMSAGreeley, CO
June 22-25, 2025 AMSA 78th RMC
AMSAColumbus, OH
July 16-19, 2025
SMA 69th Annual Convention & Suppliers’ ShowcaseEvents - Southwest Meat AssociationSMASan Antonio, TX
July 24-26, 2025
86th American Convention of Meat Processors & Suppliers' Exhibition
AAMPKansas City, MO
September 22-24, 2025Women in Agribusiness SummitWIAOrlando, FL
AMSA Meat Judging Dates
November 10, 2024
International 

Dakota City, NE

January 19, 2025National Western in Honor of R. Paul Clayton Greeley, CO
February 2, 2025Southwestern Ft. Worth, TX
February 22, 2025South Plains Hereford, TX
March 8, 2025Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston, TX
March 30- April 1, 2025Meat Animal Evaluation Lubbock, TX
April 11-12, 2025Southeastern Ohio/Kentucky
SeptemberBeef Empire Days Garden, City, KS
September Eastern National Wyalusing, PA
OctoberAmerican Royal Omaha, NE
OctoberCargill High Plains Friona, TX
NovemberInternational Dakota City, NE