How Can Extension Support Values Based Supply Chains? NMPAN as Case Study Kathryn Quanbeck, Program Manager Lauren Gwin, Director Oregon State University

What is NMPAN? How was it developed What we do Who we serve What we have learned Where we are headed We bring a holistic, systems perspective to enhancing the sustainability of the food sector.

NMPAN Mission To strengthen and expand processing capacity, nationwide, for niche meats, to promote rural development and agricultural opportunities.

What is NMPAN? Founded in 2007, based at Oregon State University National network & information hub for processors, producers, universities, agencies, & NGOs Advisory board: industry, academia, NGOs, and government. Engaged scholarship: applied research & practical guidance for small processors and the farmers, ranchers, marketers, meat buyers, and consumers who depend on them.

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Our network 97 university members from 39 states + D.C. and Puerto Rico.

What we do Information hub: Website, webinars, newsletter, & research reports Wide range of practical information about local meat and poultry processing, featuring best practices and innovation Forum: Nationally recognized, one-of-a-kind listserv Community of practice for processors, producers, and others for peer-to-peer learning and information sharing. Targeted technical assistance : Direct consultation by staff and peer consulting network

Information hub Website: The go-to site for small-scale meat and poultry processing for local markets. Webinars: interactive, educational sessions. Newsletter: 10 issues a year. Relevant news items, event listings, equipment for sale, job postings and an in-depth feature article. Research: Peer-reviewed research by NMPAN leadership on challenges and solutions related to small-scale processing and the local meat sector.

Forum NMPAN Listserv: 1,200+ members Ask questions, get answers, share ideas. Example: Any recommendations on using either trusscore or glassboard for kill floor and cutting room walls? Which do you prefer and why?

Targeted Technical Assistance Direct consultation Example: Advised a producer group on taking a custom- exempt cut and wrap facility USDA and adding an inspected mobile slaughter unit. Peer-to-peer consulting Example: Experienced Colorado processor advised Alaska Farm Bureau on next steps for state- owned processing facility.

What have we learned? Increased demand for sustainable meat and poultry = increased demand for relevant info from Extension Value-chain perspective is essential Mix it up: practitioners and Extension in the same learning space

Where are we headed? Deep expertise in one link, knowledge and resources to learn more for others. Day-to-day operations vs. special projects: time & money Future research

Lauren Gwin, Director Kathryn Quanbeck, Program Manager.