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MAMP is a network of Minnesota companies involved or with primary interest in the meat industry.

10/28/2026

🐖 Our final stop on the Fall Tour!

We wrapped up our fall tour with a visit to the Kluver Family Farm, a hog finishing operation!

To protect the farm’s biosecurity, our group bundled up before heading in to learn more about their operation and the important work that goes into raising hogs. It was a great way to finish out our tour and get a closer look at another part of Minnesota agriculture.

This post may be a little late… but we were having too much fun so I forgot to post about our last stop!

A big thank you to the Kluver family for welcoming our group and taking the time to show us around. And thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s fall tour! We had a great time visiting each location, learning from one another, and connecting with others in the industry.

10/22/2026

Congratulations on your retirement, Rick!

Rick McLimans says the meat & seafood processing industry was always more than a job. "This was my career,” he reflected.

09/20/2026

Great feature of our member, The Bbq Smokehouse!

A former Chinese restaurant serves up smoky pulled pork and brisket sandwiches. Link in comments to find out more. ⬇️

09/13/2026

Congratulations to St Joseph Meat Market for being awarded the Minnesota Beef Backer award!

Each year, the Minnesota Beef Council proudly recognizes a Minnesota retailer for its outstanding commitment to excellence in beef promotion. This year’s 2026 Minnesota Retail Beef Backer Award goes to St. Joseph Meat Market of St. Joseph, Minnesota, a family-owned establishment whose legacy and i...

09/10/2026

Stop #3 of our MAMP Fall Tour brought us to Lonsdale Country Market!

Lonsdale Country Market is a second-generation meat facility, with the third generation now working in the business. But getting to this point wasn’t exactly the plan from the beginning.

When Mike’s dad first asked if he wanted to buy the business, his answer was, “Hell no!” Eventually, Mike decided he might actually want to pursue it and brought the idea up to his wife. Her response? “Hell no!.”

Fast forward 9 years, and Mike and his wife have now owned the meat shop for 9 years - and have raised their five kids along the way.

It was great hearing the story behind the business, seeing the generations working together, and learning more about what makes Lonsdale Country Market unique.

Thank you to Mike and the Lonsdale Country Market team for hosting us and sharing your story with us!

09/10/2026

Stop #2 of our Fall Tour!

This afternoon we visited Morgan's Meat Market in Waseca! We had the opportunity to tour their facility, including the expansion they completed a few years ago, and learn more about their operation and continued growth.

And of course, no tour is complete without a great lunch! Kelm’s BBQ joined us for a delicious meal that was a huge hit with the group.

A big thank you to Morgan’s Meat Market for hosting us and to Kelm’s BBQ for feeding us so well! We appreciate you sharing your time, facility, and expertise with us!

09/10/2026

Our fall tour is officially underway!

📍 Stop #1: Conger Meat Market – Conger

We had a great time learning about Conger Meat Market’s unique business model and how they’re building their brand around fresh Wagyu beef and meat snacks. It was a great opportunity to see their operation and learn more about what makes their business unique.

Thank you to the Conger Meat Market team for welcoming us and hosting us for a tour! We’re looking forward to the rest of the fall tour and visiting more of our MAMP member plants.

09/10/2026

Today, the MAMP Board of Directors held their fall board meeting at Lorentz Meats in Cannon Falls!

We’re so grateful to the Lorentz Meats team for hosting us and giving us a virtual tour of their plant. It was a great opportunity to learn more about their operation and spend time together as a board.

Tomorrow, we’re hitting the road for the MAMP Fall Tour to visit some of our other member plants! Stay tuned for more from the tour!

08/26/2026

Congratulations to all the winners!! 🏆

08/26/2026

🥁 Drum roll please…

The State Fair Championship judging is underway! Our judges are taking a close look at this year’s entries and sharing their feedback, expertise, and thoughts on what makes these products championship-worthy.

From appearance and texture to flavor and overall quality, there’s a lot that goes into selecting the best of the best!

🎥 Take a look at the class video to hear directly from our judges as they evaluate this year’s entries. Then, stay tuned… we’ll be announcing the State Fair Championship winners soon! 🏆

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