The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture recently noted the ongoing labor shortage that is leaving gaps in the meat processing industry.
They say as “we move into a post-pandemic era, an issue facing many industries is the U.S. labor shortage, and the meat processing industry is no different,” and there is a need to ensure workers get the training and tools they need.
They recognize Oklahoma’s efforts when the pandemic began, as the state developed a meat processing training program with Oklahoma Career Tech. It features a mobile meat lab and online courses.
The Association applauds the efforts and is focusing on these innovative solutions to ensure the long-term health of the industry.
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