Minnesota Association of Meat Processors

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! 🏆

08/26/2026

The booth is ready, and now the countdown is on! 🏆

Our Board of Directors spent the morning getting the Minnesota State Fair booth ready for another year of showcasing the best of Minnesota’s meat processors.

This afternoon, we’ll find out which products are crowned State Fair Champions - and those winners will have a spot in the 3rd case!

We can’t wait to see who takes home the hardware!

08/19/2026

The State Fair Championship kicks off ONE WEEK from today! We can't wait to see what products you bring!

🚨 Less than ONE month to go! 🚨

The Minnesota State Fair Processed Meats Championship is just around the corner!

Think your bacon, ham, summer sausage, snack sticks, or MN grown sausage has what it takes to earn top honors? Now's the time to enter!

📅 Don't wait—register today on the MAMP website:
https://www.mamponline.com/state-fair/

We can't wait to see this year's outstanding entries!

08/12/2026

Great feature of operator member V&M Locker!

08/05/2026

🚌🍂 The MAMP Fall Tour is headed to Owatonna on September 10, 2026!

Join us for a full day of networking, learning, and exploring some of southern Minnesota's outstanding meat processing businesses and agricultural operations.

This year's tour stops include:
🥩 Conger Meat Market – Albert Lea
🥩 Morgan's Meat Market – Waseca
🥩 Lonsdale Country Market – Lonsdale
🚜 Kulver Family Farms – Northfield

The bus will depart promptly from the DoubleTree in Owatonna at 9:00 a.m. and return at approximately 6:00 p.m.

The cost is just $25 per person, so don't wait to reserve your seat! Space is limited, and this tour is always a favorite among our members.

We look forward to spending the day with you as we celebrate the craftsmanship, innovation, and community that make Minnesota's meat industry so special.

We would also like to thank all of our generous sponsors, as this event would not be able to happen without you!

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07/29/2026

🚨 Less than ONE month to go! 🚨

The Minnesota State Fair Processed Meats Championship is just around the corner!

Think your bacon, ham, summer sausage, snack sticks, or MN grown sausage has what it takes to earn top honors? Now's the time to enter!

📅 Don't wait—register today on the MAMP website:
https://www.mamponline.com/state-fair/

We can't wait to see this year's outstanding entries!

07/17/2026

MAMP was proud to host the 1st Annual High School Meat Cutting Contest at this year's convention in St. Cloud, MN. Six talented teams from across the state put their skills to the test, showcasing the next generation of meat cutting professionals!

Teams were challenged to break down one whole bone-in pork loin and one beef clod. Each team fabricated the primals into a variety of retail cuts and displayed them on trays as if they were going into a retail display case.

The winners of the 1st Annual High School Meat Cutting Contest were:
🥇Medford High School
🥈Royalton High School
🥉Rocori High School

A huge thank you goes out to our event sponsor, PAC Knife Sales and Butcher Supplies, for donating knives for the winning teams! We would also like to thank our mentors for the students, Jess Fierabend (Central Lakes College) and Tyler Ehrmantraut (The BBQ Smokehouse). Our knowledgeable judges for the event were Jon Christensen (2nd Ave Sausage Company), Heather DeLong (Minnesota Beef), and Pam Voelkel (Minnesota Pork). Also a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this a huge success!

See you next year!

07/11/2026

Congratulations to McDonald's Meats and Schmidt's Meat Market on their American Cured Meats Championship Awards!

03/21/2026

Thank you to our Silver Sponsor for your support of this year’s convention!

Your contribution helps make this event possible and supports the continued growth of our industry. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to our association! 👏