LIBERTY, NY — Livestock owners and farmers can learn more about the rules and regulations of processing meat at an educational program on Thursday, September 24. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) will offer this class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd.

Michelle Lipari, CCESC agriculture and 4-H community educator, will clarify in layman’s terms the laws and steps associated with meat processing. Topics covered will include slaughtering and processing at the custom state and federal levels, the logistics of the various market channels, and on-farm poultry slaughtering guidelines.

The cost to attend is $15 per person or $10 per CCESC enrollee. Anyone can enroll in the CCESC association for an annual donation of $25 per household. Enrollees must identify membership status at time of payment in order to receive discounts.

Space is limited and pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required. Registration and more information can be obtained by calling 845/292-6180, emailing sullivan@cornell.edu, or visiting www.sullivancce.org. Payment can be made in advance by check, cash, or credit card. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.