The Butcher's Guild

Vegetarians Turned Sustainable Butchers- Not As Uncommon As You Might Think

The Butcher’s Guild Conference 2012

We are so excited about the success of The Butcher’s Guild Retreat 2012 check out our photo albums to see the Meaty Magic that occured. Butcher’s Guild Butchery Competitions at Eat Real Festival 2012
Future Butchers. Join Us.

As the old Kurdish saying goes, “If skill could be gained by watching, every dog would become a butcher.” If you are interested in a being butcher, it’s time to get your hands dirty. Many people begin by interning or staging at a butcher shop. Our members range from Cutters (meat cutters) to Curers (salumists, [...]
Members Of The Month: Joe Cloud

March — Is it seriously almost spring again? Time for lamb and pea shoots and a new member of the month. For this month, so full of hope and growth, we are looking at Joe Cloud of T&E Meats in Harrisonburg, Va. Joe runs a USDA-inspected slaughter and cut and wrap facility and is [...]
Member Interviews: Rob Levitt

January 28th, BG Member Interview: Rob Levitt The Butcher & Larder Chicago, IL 1. What does being a member of The Butcher’s Guild mean to you? As we are a small, neighborhood shop, we are focused on our community. The Guild, to me brings a sense of community to the trade. Knowing there are good people [...]

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Vegetarians Turned Sustainable Butchers- Not As Uncommon As You Might Think

Two of our fave butchers, and original BG Members, Erika & Amelia of Lindy & Grundy in West Hollywood, were vegetarians before they began eating meat and got involved in sustainable meat. And so was Josh Applestone. And so was Berlin Reed. And so was I. The food press finds this ironic. To me, it [...]

Carne Bellingham Kickstarter Campaign

Support BG Member Chad Johnson with his Kickstarter Campaign here! Go Carne Bellingham!!

Butcher & Cook

BG Member Berry Salinas has just launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund her new project, check out the video here and help us support small, independent butchers and sustainable local food systems.

What Is NC Choices & Why Do We Love It So?

An introduction to NC Choices, a powerful networking an educational organization in the SE and a friend an affiliate member of The Butcher’s Guild. Notice BG members Kari Underly, Craig Deihl and Adam Tiberio in full force!