Some Facts About Wisconsin Specialty Meats

• There are 289 small state-inspected meat processing and 65 custom slaughter facilities in Wisconsin, more than any other state in the country!


• The meat industry in Wisconsin employs 19,400 people directly and creates over 88,000 jobs when you consider direct and indirect employment


• In 2008 Wisconsin meat processors were awarded 10 Grand Champion and 4 Reserve Grand Champion titles at the American Association of Meat Processors Product Show out of 25 total classes