Killing It An Education: The Inspiring Journey of Camas Davis

Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly pursue your passion and make a positive impact on the world? Meet Camas Davis, a woman who embodies the essence of breaking boundaries and carving her own path in the world of education. With her unparalleled dedication, she has revolutionized the way we think about food, sustainability, and above all, the importance of education.

From Writer to Butcher

Camas Davis started her career as a food writer, traveling the world and exploring different culinary traditions. However, something was missing from her experience - a deeper connection to the food she wrote about. This realization led to a transformative journey that would ultimately change her life.

Killing It: An Education

by Camas Davis (Kindle Edition)

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1433 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	350 pages

FREE

Driven by her insatiable curiosity, Camas decided to immerse herself in the art of butchery. She sought out masters of the craft across the globe, learning the intricacies of sustainable meat sourcing, proper animal handling, and the importance of minimizing waste. Through hands-on experiences and relentless dedication, she became a skilled butcher herself.

Camas's unique perspective as a writer-turned-butcher allowed her to see the importance of education in the culinary world. She realized that true appreciation for food comes from understanding its origins, the hands that handle it, and the impact it has on our environment.

Butchery Education and the Birth of The Butcher's Guild

Filled with a newfound passion for butchery, Camas Davis returned to the United States in 2009 with a mission. She recognized the need for comprehensive education in the craft, as well as a supportive community for aspiring butchers. This led to the birth of The Butcher's Guild, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of butchery.

The Butcher's Guild became a platform for professionals to share knowledge, collaborate, and learn from one another. It offered apprenticeships, workshops, and seminars to anyone interested in furthering their understanding of sustainable meat production. By fostering a sense of community and providing access to resources, the Guild played a crucial role in shaping the future of butchery education.

Camas Davis's Sustainable Meat School

Not content with just facilitating education through The Butcher's Guild, Camas Davis took her commitment to a whole new level. In 2013, she created the groundbreaking Sustainable Meat School in Portland, Oregon. This hands-on program aimed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to impact the food system positively.

The Sustainable Meat School delves into not only the technicalities of butchery but also the ethics behind sustainable meat production. Students learn about the complexities of raising animals for consumption, the environmental impact of factory farming, and the importance of supporting local, small-scale farmers.

One of the most impressive aspects of the Sustainable Meat School is its emphasis on inclusivity. Camas Davis firmly believes that education should be accessible to all, regardless of one's background. She actively seeks to create opportunities for underrepresented communities, pushing for diversity and equity in the food industry.

The Impact of Camas Davis's Work

Through her dedicated work in butchery education, Camas Davis has transformed countless lives. Her commitment to promoting sustainable meat production has inspired many to reconsider their relationship with food and make more conscientious choices.

The Butcher's Guild continues to thrive, with chapters popping up across the country. Its members are leading the way in sustainable butchery, supporting small-scale farmers, and elevating the importance of proper meat sourcing.

The Sustainable Meat School remains a beacon of knowledge, empowering individuals from all walks of life to become changemakers in the food industry. Graduates are equipped with the skills and passion to make a difference, effectively contributing to a more sustainable and ethical food system.

Camas Davis's incredible journey serves as a reminder that true education goes beyond classrooms and textbooks. It is about actively pursuing one's passions, making real-world connections, and using knowledge to drive positive change.

Camas Davis's inspirational story proves that it is never too late to chase your dreams and make a lasting impact on society. From a food writer to a renowned butcher and educator, she has redefined the way we approach food, sustainability, and education.

By embracing her passion, Camas Davis has created a network of empowered individuals who are eager to protect our environment, support ethical food production, and ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, are you ready to embark on your own transformative journey like Camas Davis? Take the first step towards turning your passion into purpose, and who knows, you might just be killing it in your own education!

Killing It: An Education

by Camas Davis (Kindle Edition)

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1433 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	350 pages

FREE

Camas Davis was at an unhappy crossroads. A longtime magazine editor, she had left New York City to pursue a simpler life in her home state of Oregon, with the man she wanted to marry, and taken an appealing job at a Portland magazine. But neither job nor man delivered on her dreams, and in the span of a year, Camas was unemployed, on her own, with nothing to fall back on. Disillusioned by the decade she had spent as a lifestyle journalist, advising other people how to live their best lives, she had little idea how best to live her own life. She did know one thing: She no longer wanted to write about the genuine article, she wanted to be it.
 
So when a friend told her about Kate Hill, an American woman living in Gascony, France who ran a cooking school and took in strays in exchange for painting fences and making beds, it sounded like just what she needed. She discovered a forgotten credit card that had just enough credit on it to buy a plane ticket and took it as kismet. Upon her arrival, Kate introduced her to the Chapolard brothers, a family of Gascon pig farmers and butchers, who were willing to take Camas under their wing, inviting her to work alongside them in their slaughterhouse and cutting room. In the process, the Chapolards inducted her into their way of life, which prizes pleasure, compassion, community, and authenticity above all else, forcing Camas to question everything she'd believed about life, death, and dinner.
 
So begins Camas Davis's funny, heartfelt, searching memoir of her unexpected journey from knowing magazine editor to humble butcher. It's a story that takes her from an eye-opening stint in rural France where deep artisanal craft and whole-animal gastronomy thrive despite the rise of mass-scale agribusiness, back to a Portland in the throes of a food revolution, where Camas attempts--sometimes successfully, sometimes not--to translate much of this old-world craft and way of life into a new world setting. Along the way, Camas learns what it really means to pursue the real thing and dedicate your life to it.