Academica Group announced that Niagara College will offer a new Professional Butchery Techniques program to help fill the demand for artisanal butchery in Ontario. The one-year certificate will cover basic meat cutting as well as techniques such as charcuterie, brining, smoking, and preserving.
Niagara Dean, Culinary, Tourism and Beverage Studies Craig Youdale is quoted in the article: “We have developed a unique program that is truly the prime cut of culinary education, blending old-world artistry with the modern demands of a sustainable food chain.”
Read the March 12 Academica Group Top Ten e-newsletter here.


