MU breaks ground on Mike Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The University of Missouri on Friday broke ground on the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory.
The facility – named after former Republican Gov. Mike Parson – is projected to open in 2026. According to the university, the lab will further enhance the capabilities of the nationally regarded college of agriculture, food and natural resources.
“This has been a dream for Missouri agriculture. I think I heard earlier today for the last 15 years, so it was a focus on bringing value added production to Missouri, and it's, it's a tremendous day,” said Christopher Daubert, who is the dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
Daubert announced additional funding for the project from Burgers’ Smokehouse.
A press release sent on Friday states that the new facility will update and consolidate the abattoir and Don Naumann Muscle Foods Processing Laboratory, also known as the Mizzou Meat Market.
Friday also marked the completion of the first phase of the veterinary medical diagnostic laboratory expansion, which added more than 34,000 feet to the building. A ceremony was held for the groundbreaking of Phase 2. The $73 million was by paid for by mutliple groups including private donors.
