Black Belt Meat Summit Hails Mobile Meat Abattoir
- Mark Dworkin
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
M.A. Dworkin
A delegation of Farmers from the U.S. Virgin Islands recently attended the Black Belt Meat Summit hosted by Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama.
This summit brought together regional leaders in the agriculture sector to explore cutting edge solutions to meat processing, including the innovative mobile abattoir, which has the potential to revolutionize local meat supply chains.
Island Food Security Inc., a collaborative group of Virgin Islands Farmers, was proudly represented by:
Raymond Armstrong - of Indigenous Bushman Farm
Yvette and Dale Browne - of Sejah Farm
Pedro Gonzalez - of Pedro Gonzalez Farm
Elain Bermudez - of Bermudez Senepol Farm
Their participation marks a significant step in connecting Virgin Island Farmers to regional innovations in mobile meat processing, which could greatly enhance food security and sustainability in the Virgin Islands.
“ We believe this story showcases both the vision of local Farmers and the transformative potential of mobile meat processing, and we would be thrilled to see it featured in media coverage,” Dale Browne told the St. Croix Times.
The Black Belt Meat Summit is the premier Meat Summit in the Black Belt region. The mission of the Black Belt Meat Summit is to empower individuals and businesses in the meat and poultry industry by serving as a platform for education, networking and showcasing innovative practices within the field. The Summit brings together Farmers, Ranchers, meat processors, livestock producers, industry professionals, and advocates to discuss and promote sustainable meat production practices in the Black Belt region. It focuses on topics such as livestock management, meat processing, and the economic impact of the meat industry. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, the Summit seeks to enhance the viability of small scale meat producers and support rural economies.
