Field to Freezer – Deer Summer Sausage Class – Oct. 15
Cassville, Mo. – The Barry County University of Missouri Extension in Barry County is Partnering with a Missouri Department of Conservation educator to offer a virtual deer processing workshop.
Processing your own deer is a great way to ensure you enjoy your harvest while saving money. All of the equipment used in the program is readily available at local retailers. The workshop will focus on the following topics: Food safety, equipment and demonstrations on ground products, solid meat processing, and how to make summer sausage. Each participant will leave with approximately 1 to 1 ½ pounds of summer sausage to cook at home.
The program also includes hands-on training on how to properly score deer antlers using Pope/Young and Boone & Crocket scoring methods. Each person will have the opportunity to score multiple antlers that will be provided. Participants will not receive certification to be an official scorer.
The workshop is October 15th, 6:00p.m. – 8:30p.m, at First Christian Church, 905 Old Exeter Rd. The cost of the workshop is $20 person light snacks for the evening will be provided.
To register for the classes, or for more details, contact the Barry County Extension office at 417-847-316, email barryco@missouri.edu or visit the office in person
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