Our Work

Through a continuing contractual agreement with Texas AgriLife Extension Service, the TAMP office is physically located in the Kleberg building on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. The Executive Director of the Association is Dr. Davey Griffin, Professor and Extension Meat Science Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension Service.

Goals and Objectives of TAMP

  • Promote the general welfare of the meat industry and to facilitate the interchange of information between members
  • Further the use of fresh and frozen meat and meat products
  • Promote processed meat products through education and research

ANNUAL TAMP CONVENTION

TAMP's annual meeting is held once a year in the summer, generally held the first or second weekend in August. 

The 2025 convention will be held June 26-28 in Fort Worth, TX in conjunction with the OTMPA (Oklahoma Texas Meat Processing Association). Details will be live soon by clicking the Annual Convention link at the top of the page!

To join the TAMP organization or for more information, fill out the membership application on this website or contact Dr. Davey Griffin at 979-458-0530 or dgriff.tamp@gmail.com.

INDUSTRY LINKS & RESOURCES

U.S. Department of Agriculture:

Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS):

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP):

Label Submission and Approval System (LSAS):

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS):

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension:

Texas Beef Council:

Beef Loving Texans Educational Resources:

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