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UNIVERSITY PARK -- Penn State Extension invites anyone interested in learning more about beef, pork and lamb meats to attend the Meat and Taste with Extension event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Jan. 20, at the Penn State Meats Lab at University Park, Pa. This workshop will teach participants how to prepare these meats for a diverse and hearty family meal.
Topics to be covered at the event include where meat cuts come from on the animal, meat grading and quality factors, meat handling practices and cooking techniques.
Dr. Jonathan Campbell, Penn State Extension Meat Science Specialist will conduct a cooking demonstration. Participants can taste the meats cooked during the demonstration. Melanie Barkley, Penn State Extension Educator will also present at the workshop.
The event is supported by funding from the Pa. Livestock Association. The cost to attend the event is $5, and registration is requested by Jan. 17. The Penn State Meats Lab is located on Porter Road, across from Beaver Stadium at University Park, Pa. Parking is available in a lot adjacent to the Meats Lab.
To register for the meeting, call 877-345-0691 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/meat-and-taste-with-extension. For more information about the event, contact Melanie Barkley at the Penn State Extension Bedford County Office at 814-623-4800 or by email at meh7@psu.edu.
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