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FFA Spotlight: Closing the Loop on Local Meat

As America’s appetite for local, transparent, farm-to-fork meat grows, a new generation of agricultural leaders is stepping forward—not just to raise livestock, but to process it with care, precision, and accountability.

by The Dirt To Dinner Team December 19, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

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FFA Spotlight: Closing the Loop on Local Meat

As America’s appetite for local, transparent, farm-to-fork meat grows, a new generation of agricultural leaders is stepping forward—not just to raise livestock, but to process it with care, precision, and accountability.

The Dirt To Dinner Team December 19, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

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Ever heard of an RMP? The National Peanut Board serves as a stellar example to turn the commitment of crop producers into something truly important to the interests of consumers everywhere.

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Ethan, member of Wisconsin's FFA chapter, has worked in a meat processing facility since he was 15. The skills he learned on the job helped him to become a national proficiency winner. Let's hear what he has to say about his experience thus far!

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