We’re doing something we’ve never done before, and it will be the most valuable few hours you spend all year.
We’re launching our first-ever NDAMP Pre-Convention Workshop, and it’s built for one reason:
to help meat processors stop leaving money on the table and start running more profitable, sustainable operations.
Spots are extremely limited; only 21 people total can join this hands-on experience. This workshop is open to NDAMP processor members ONLY (Limit of 4 people per plant) until March 15, 2026. After that, registration will open to the public.
When spots are gone, they’re gone.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Living Within the Margins: Costing & Pricing for Small Meat Processors
How to price products and services so your business actually makes money
We’re bringing back the one and only David Zarling, Program Manager for the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network and founder of TrueNorth Solutions. If you saw him speak at the 2025 convention, you already know: this is practical, no-fluff, real-world guidance built specifically for small and mid-scale meat processors.
This isn’t theory.
This isn’t a lecture full of spreadsheets and accounting jargon.
This is hands-on, plant-tested knowledge you can apply immediately.
Why This Workshop Is a Game-Changer
Make Your Numbers Work as Hard as You Do
Many processors underprice without realizing it—often out of habit, competition pressure, or “the way it’s always been done.” This workshop breaks that cycle.
You’ll learn how to:
Understand your true costs (labor, yield loss, overhead, packaging, logistics)
Price products and services with confidence
Spot the hidden pricing mistakes quietly killing your margins
Use simple tools to sanity-check prices before they cost you money
Walk away with clear actions you can implement the moment you’re back at your plant
No finance background required. Just real talk, real numbers, and real results. This workshop includes an interactive, hands-on activity where participants break down a half hog, merchandise cuts, create value-added products, and compete to build the most profitable outcome.
THE DETAILS
DON'T MISS OUT! SAVE YOUR SPOT!
Registration Details
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Cost: $250 per person, Limit of 4 people per plant
Availability:
Open to NDAMP Processor Members ONLY until March 15, 2026
Opens to the public after that if spots remain
⚠️ This workshop is intentionally capped to keep it high-impact. If you want in, don’t wait.
Who Should Attend?
Small & mid-scale meat processor owners
Plant owners, managers, and supervisors
Office staff involved in pricing or invoicing
Butcher shop owners
Livestock producers selling meat directly