AMSA Events
Smithfield Explore
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!
2023-2024 Schedule of Events
AMSA Event Dates | ||
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August 30 | Salmonella: A multispecies overview of research, interventions and data needs | Webinar |
September 19-21 | POULTRY 101 | Fayetteville, AR |
October 16-18 | PORK 101 | Ames, IA |
October 17-19 | POULTRY 201 | Des Moines, IA |
October 25-27 | Smithfield Explore | Smithfield, VA |
October 31-November 2 | PORK 101 | University Park, PA |
April 2-4 | SALUMI 101 | Raleigh, NC |
June 16-19, 2022 | 77th RMC | Oklahoma City, OK |
Meat Judging Dates | ||
September 8-9 | National Barrow Show | Austin, MN |
September 23 | Beef Empire Days | Garden City, KS |
September 23 | Eastern National | Wyalusing, PA |
October 15 | American Royal | Omaha, NE |
October 15 | Youth 4H Meat Judging - Nebraska Beef | Omaha, NE |
October 17 | National 4-H Meat Judging Contest | Manhattan, KS |
October 29 | Cargill High Plains | Friona, TX |
November 12 | International | Dakota City, NE |