North Dakota State University has long been a leader in animal sciences, but now its students are getting a new kind of education—one that extends beyond the classroom and into the freezer case. At the newly opened retail store inside the Peltier Complex, students aren’t just studying meat production; they’re selling it. The shop, part of NDSU’s Meat Lab, connects farm-to-table learning with real-world experience, preparing the next generation of butchers and meat industry professionals. And for Fargo locals, it means fresh, local cuts ready for the grill.
Editors Note: The local food trend continues to grow and now it’s spreading into a real-world classroom. Kudos to NDSU for recognizing what’s happening and positioning itself to serve students and communities equally. This is the pathway to both economic development and community resilience. And it’s important to notice the scale: small.
