Michigan State University Meat Science

05/30/2026

Lots more pictures and recognition to come but thanks to the sponsors and everybody that came out today to the Spartan Livestock Open Golf Outing to support the meat and livestock judging teams. It was a beautiful day for a round and of golf!! Go Green!! ⛳️🥩💚🤍🥩⛳️

05/29/2026

footballs are made from cowhide not pigskin?!? Here's your next in honor of

05/26/2026

Intercollegiate Meat Judging is turning 💯 this year?!? Michigan State fielded their first team in 1947. Dr. Andrea Garmyn is working on rebuilding a MSU meat judging database this summer. If you were part of a MSU meat judging team, tag your teammates, post a picture or memory, send your contact details to Dr. Garmyn or DM us. We'll be highlighting teams over the summer.

05/22/2026

where the word steak originated?!? Here's your next in honor of

05/20/2026

The forecast for next Friday is calling for☀️and perfect weather for a round fo golf ⛳
Make sure you get your team registered this week: https://events.anr.msu.edu/msulivestockgolf/

Still free on Friday, May 29th? Looking to support opportunities for young people? Join the meat and livestock judging programs at Michigan State for the 2026 Spartan Livestock Open!

Registration is due next Wednesday, May 20th. Use the link to register today: https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=CE32887470EE77018C269BF753FCF6A42E28959001521E45FED9523AD881E03E

05/15/2026

Things get a little calmer now that students are on break, so we're going to try to share some knowledge with you over the summer. We'll start with an oldie, but goodie.

05/12/2026

‼️🥩We still have a few spots open for a steak tasting study tomorrow - Wednesday 5/13. Sessions start at noon, and run every 30 minutes until ~5:30pm. What a great way to celebrate - eat free steak and get paid for your opinion 💲💲 If you are interested in participating, please click the link to complete the screening survey: https://my.redjade.net/msu/qualify/maystudy

05/08/2026

Even though classes are out, May is still jam packed with program events. Join us Friday, May 29th at the El Dorado Golf Course in Mason, MI for a fun-filled day of golf, socializing, and competition. We'll be co-hosting the Spartan Livestock Open Golf Outing with the Livestock Judging Team. Call up your old teammates and get a team together or sponsor a hole. We have an easy online registration process this year: https://events.anr.msu.edu/msulivestockgolf/

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for the 2026 Spartan Livestock Open Golf Outing! Get your logo at a tee box, connect with livestock and meat industry leaders, and support the future of MSU judging teams - all in one swing. ⛳️

If you want to support the judging teams, but don't see a sponsorship amount that's right for you, just reach out. All funds from this event go directly to support student travel and educational opportunities for the livestock and meat judging teams at Michigan State!

05/06/2026

Today we hosted the State FFA & 4-H Meat Judging Contest. Thanks to the MSU Meat Laboratory crew for getting the product ready and opening the cooler doors today. Dr. Andrea Garmyn selected product and officiated today’s contest. We had 80 judges compete in today’s event! Contestants placed beef and pork carcasses, wholesale cuts, and retail cuts, as well as graded beef carcasses and identified retail cuts. Safe travels to all the teams heading home, and we hope to see everybody back next year! Can’t wait to hear the results!
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Michigan FFA Association
Michigan 4-H Animal Science

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

With RMC right around the corner, it's time to roll out this year’s t-shirt design. Ordering your own shirt is a great way to the support the meat science program. Shirts will be in stock by mid-June. Shirts are available in sizes small-3X and are only $25. We can ship for an additional small fee if you're not in the Lansing area or attending RMC this year. Message us or email [email protected] to order yours today!!