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Tuesday, July 21
 

9:00am EDT

From Farm to Table: A Butcher's Craft Demonstration
Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Some skills never go out of style — and knowing where your food comes from is one of them. In this hands-on demonstration, a professional meat cutter will walk participants through the full arc of hog fabrication, from primal cuts to sub-primal to fabricated and portion-controlled cuts. We'll explore the scope of the meat industry, the role and responsibilities of a butcher, and the foundational principle every culinary professional lives by: mise en place. Participants will also see how each cut is allocated for specific culinary applications, with attention to sanitation practices throughout. Whether you teach food science, culinary arts, or nutrition, you'll leave with fresh perspective — and maybe a new appreciation for the craft behind every chop.

Related Courses:
Culinary Arts I (16052-I/8275)
Culinary Arts II (16052-II/8276)
Speakers
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Chef Hugh Cossard

Director of Education & Chef Instructor, Metropolitan Culinary Arts Institute
Chef Hugh Cossard is a French-trained chef and culinary educator with more than four decades of industry experience. Born in France’s Loire Valley, he began his career in his family’s charcuterie and catering businesses before training at the École Nationale Supérieure des Métiers... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
York

10:15am EDT

The Other (Other) White Meat: Exploring Pork from Snout to Table
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
This year, we're making a pivot — and pork is having its moment. In this session, participants will explore the full landscape of pork cuts and cookery, from the familiar to the surprisingly misunderstood. We'll examine the difference between commodity pork and heritage breeds (spoiler: heritage pork is decidedly not "the other white meat"), demystify the anatomy behind why a pork butt has nothing to do with the rear of the pig, and unpack the science of quick-cook versus slow-cook methods — the hows and whys behind every technique. Whether you're a culinary educator or just ready to deepen your food science content, this session delivers something worth savoring.

Related Courses:

Culinary Arts I (16052-I/8275)
Culinary Arts II (16052-II/8276)

Speakers
avatar for Tanya Cauthen

Tanya Cauthen

owner, butcher, Belmont Butchery
Tanya Cauthen: Richmond’s ButcherTanya Cauthen’s journey from "Navy brat" to one of America’s most generations of butchers is a masterclass in following one’s passion. Growing up, her culinary vocabulary was introduced by Julia Childs —a far cry from the aerospace engineering... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
York

1:15pm EDT

ServSafe Food Protection Manager - Renewal Testing Only - Preregistration Required
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Pre-registration and an additional fee are required for this exam.

Conference attendees who need to renew their ServSafe Food Protection Manager credential will have the opportunity to take the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Exam during the Tuesday morning credentialing block. The test will be provided in a paper, in-person format. Prepayment and preregistration with VATFACS is required.


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Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
York

3:00pm EDT

iCEV FCS Certifications
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Rob Limpert

Rob Limpert

Territory Manager, iCEV

Rob Limpert is a career-long advocate for Career and Technical Education with 30 years of experience at Harford County Public Schools and a tenure as Director of Workforce Development at Harford Community College. As the former President of the Maryland ACTE, Rob has led large-scale ini... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
York
 
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