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Vandal Brand Meats

Physical Address:
West side of campus, off the corner of Sixth Street and Perimeter Drive

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330

Hours
Thursday & Friday
noon-5:30 p.m.
Summer: noon-5 p.m.

Phone: 208-885-6727

Email: vandalbrandmeats@uidaho.edu

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Support Vandal Brand Meats

Support the Meat Science and Innovation Center Honoring Ron Richard

The University of Idaho’s current meat science laboratory serves as home to Vandal Brand Meats and the center of the meat science program. This facility — a USDA inspected plant used for teaching, research and outreach activities — is vital to the program. Despite its critical role, the laboratory has not been updated in decades, creating a tremendous need for modernization.

The University of Idaho now seeks support to build a modern laboratory. A new, contemporary laboratory will allow the University of Idaho to serve more students and meet the needs of our stakeholders for years to come.

The Meat Science and Innovation Center Honoring Ron Richard will create:

  • Larger classrooms to accommodate growing student numbers and modern processing technology for teaching purposes.
  • Hands on, experiential learning related to all aspects of harvesting, processing, packaging, storage and consumption of meat products.
  • An environment conducive to cutting-edge research.
  • Separate space for processing fresh and packaged foods in compliance with USDA regulations.
  • Modern infrastructure that keeps workers safe and ensures humane treatment of animals.
  • Easy accessibility with a prominent location on campus.
  • Greater exposure for Vandal Brand Meats retail sales and community education opportunities.
  • A broadly recognized reputation as the leading meat science program in the region.

A New Home for Meat Science

The University of Idaho’s new Meat Science and Innovation Center Honoring Ron Richard will be a modern teaching, research and retail sales center.

New facility aerial locator rendering for Vandal Brand Meats
New facility floor plan rendering for Vandal Brand Meats

For more information, please contact:

Eric Billings

Director of Development

Ag Science, Room 006B

208-885-7476

ebillings@uidaho.edu

Contact

Vandal Brand Meats

Physical Address:
West side of campus, off the corner of Sixth Street and Perimeter Drive

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330

Hours
Thursday & Friday
noon-5:30 p.m.
Summer: noon-5 p.m.

Phone: 208-885-6727

Email: vandalbrandmeats@uidaho.edu

Directions