United States – Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network - How to achieve sustainable food production for increased profit and well-being

https://www.nichemeatprocessing.org/

About NMPAN

NMPAN is an university Extension-based community of practice of people and organizations helping small meat processors thrive by growing our shared wealth of information and innovation. We offer tools and technical assistance for small processors and the farmers, marketers, and meat buyers who depend on them. NMPAN is housed at Oregon State University.

A compilation of 8 short interviews with small-scale meat processors at the 2018 Northwest Meat Processors Association conference in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Hear about what small and independent meat processors from around the Northwest are excited about, challenged by, and how they are adapting to their regional consumer demands. Video compiled by the Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network with the editing assistance of Immense Imagery. Funded by Western SARE.

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ARK OF TASTE IN THE USA

https://slowfoodusa.org/ark-of-taste/

Since 1996, more than 3,500 products from over 150 countries have been added to the International Ark of Taste. Over 200 of these foods are from the USA, and we are always seeking more edible treasures to include.

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The Ark of Taste is a tool for farmers, ranchers, fishers, chefs, grocers, educators and consumers to seek out and celebrate our country’s diverse biological, cultural and culinary heritage. You can help increase awareness of this catalog by becoming an Ark of Taste ambassador — whether you cultivate Ark of Taste varieties in your farm or garden, cook with them in your kitchen, or organize a field trip to learn about Ark of Taste varieties from growers and stewards of these culturally and historically significant foods in the places where they thrive.

For Mimi Edelman at I & Me Farm, biodiversity is not an abstract concept. It means flavor, a safety net, a tool for education. Here, Mimi talks about the Ark of Taste products she grows on her farm, then brings us along to a workshop with Eat Local NY with kids at a nearby Boys & Girls Club.