Serving Hardworking Meat Processors in Montana
2026 ANNUAL CONVENTION
Billings, Montana
April 23rd-25th
Billings Hotel and Convention Center
meet others like you
learn industry standards
start feeling supported
Upcoming Events
Master Meat Crafter
* 2 year coarse put on by University of Wisconsin
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* Covers all aspects of the meat processing industry
*Limited to 35 people
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* Applications due by Oct 15th.
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Iowa State Short Courses
* Fresh Pork - Oct. 21st-23rd
* Basic Sausage - Nov 11th-13th
* Cured Meats - Jan 20th-22nd 2026
* Fresh Beef - March 3rd-5th 2026
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* Dry & Semi Dry Sausage - April 7th-9th 2026
2025 CONVENTION RESOURCES
Waste Digesters -Patrick Roubernette
-Contact Superior Meats for his Contact Info
(406) 752-7199
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Safety & Health Consultations -Billy Chilton
-Presentation (Link)
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HACCP Plan Design -Jim McCafferty
- (406) 750-2841
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Processing Animal Byproducts -Keith Mitchell
- (801) 465-2969
The Gambill Family
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C&K Meats, Forsyth, MT
"We have been members of MMPA for 8 years and we have loved meeting like-minded professionals in our industry! Thank you for creating such an enriched community for us to be a part of!"
Matt & Anita Elvbakken
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Tizer Meats, Helena, MT
"MMPA is a great way to learn more about best practices in our industry. They also provide the certification training we need to ensure our customers receive the best products we have to offer!"
