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New SDSU Extension meat science specialist to help answer demand for small processors

SDSU Extension
Jan 11, 2021
Jan 11, 2021 Updated Jul 19, 2021

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South Dakota State University Extension has a new meat science field specialist after Dr. Christina Bakker joined the team.

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