Texas Tech University, known to many as the Red Raiders, was founded in 1923 and is located in Lubbock, Texas. The Meat Science Program is housed within the Department of Animal and Food Sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
AMSA is the premier provider of learning and knowledge for the meat science discipline. Our association delivers innovative learning experiences, opportunities for peer-to-peer collaboration and leadership development programs designed to advance the meat science discipline.
What most might be surprised to know is that Fort Scott is also home to the oldest public community college in the state. Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) was established in 1919 and added an Agricultural department in 1975.
On June 22, 2019, 124 students from 13 universities participated in the Iron Chef Competition sponsored by JBS USA Food Company and their affiliate Pilgrim's.
Chico is located in the Sacramento Valley near the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, about 180 miles northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area. Such proximity to major cities has attracted many students interested in veterinary medicine to the animal science major at California State University, Chico.
Fresno State Meat Science Program has been a major part of the Department of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education at Fresno State for well over 40 years.
Garden City Community College is the longest continuously operating community college in Kansas and has had an animal science program for over 80 years.