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!

2023-2024 Schedule of Events

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