In October of last year, 50 farmers and ranchers attended the first ever Meat School, hosted in person and online by Colorado State University (CSU) and the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN). The school included 6 classes, covering marketing, production, and processing topics considered critical for direct marketing high-quality meat. Inspired by the format and topics of the OSU Grassfed Meat School held in Central Point, OR in 2018, NMPAN and CSU adapted the school to serve a wider audience and be available online.