# About Us

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Boilermaker Butcher Block

Premium meats raised and processed by Purdue Animal Sciences students

Boilermaker Butcher Block

Premium meats raised and processed by Purdue Animal Sciences students

Boilermaker Butcher Block

Premium meats raised and processed by Purdue Animal Sciences students

Boilermaker Butcher Block

Premium meats raised and processed by Purdue Animal Sciences students

# About Us

The Boilermaker Butcher Block is a state-inspected meat processing facility and retail store. Our mission is to provide students with a full farm-to-fork experience, giving them hands-on education in the production of premium meat products. All of our products are available in limited quantities based upon the needs of education and research. 

Our staff is comprised of Emily Ford, manager, and Laura Kerr, assistant manager, with student employees filling our labor needs. This gives students valuable hands-on experience, which makes them very marketable in the meat industry. 

 

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## Contact Us

Emily Ford\
[eford21@purdue.edu](mailto:eford21@purdue.edu)\
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Center for Experiential Learning\
720 Clinic Drive

West Lafayette, IN 47907\
765-496-8052

### Hours of Operation:

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday \
11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday\
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hours may vary during holidays or seasonal labor shortages

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