April 2024

THE HUMANE HAND:

A resource for developing careful and confident livestock handlers in meat plants.

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'MEAT' THE TEAM

Angela Whitaker

Outreach Program Manager

Angela has been at UW-River Falls for more than 20 years, partnering with subject matter experts to plan, develop, and deliver meaningful learning opportunities for a wide range of audiences.

Angela grew up in western Wisconsin in a closeknit family that includes a herd of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and more than 25 cousins living in a 30-mile radius. The many birthday and holiday gatherings led to her love of bringing people together and built a foundation for her career as an outreach program manager.

Angela earned her master’s degree in Agricultural Education from UWRF, with a focus on nonformal education in experiential and work-based settings. Angela enjoys opportunities to learn alongside the participants in the programs she supports but is most proud of helping people achieve their personal and professional goals. She likes collecting new information and experiences – whether it’s learning about humane animal handling or riding a scooter through the mountains.

Now Enrolling for Fall

Thanks to grant support from DATCP and AMSA no workshop fees are paid out of pocket ahead of time. Sign up online, by phone, or by email. HHI will confirm if you qualify for one of our tuition reimbursement programs. Those who do not qualify will have the option to pay the $1000 workshop fee or cancel. We manage all the paperwork on our end, all you need to do is attend the workshop and cover your own travel expenses.

Building a Robust Systematic Approach Workshop: Create a humane handling plan that is specific to your establishment.

Oct. 24-25

Humane Handling and Stunning Workshop: Learn about animal head anatomy, accurate stun placement, animal behavior, and how to maintain and repair stunning equipment.

Sept. 19-20
Oct. 10-11
Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Nov. 7-8

To Register Click Here

Humane Handling Institute

hhi@uwrf.edu

715-425-4987

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